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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.94, 1,375.07 and 331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.94, 1,375.07 and 331.79 is: 497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.94 : 1,375.07 = 331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.94/1,375.07 = 331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.94x = 1,375.07 × 331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.94x = 456,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,225.94/916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.55

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