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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.96, 1,375.70 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.96, 1,375.70 and 331.95 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.96 : 1,375.70 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.96/1,375.70 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.96x = 1,375.70 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.96x = 456,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,663.62/916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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