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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.04, 1,374.56 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.04, 1,374.56 and 339.60 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.04 : 1,374.56 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.04/1,374.56 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.04x = 1,374.56 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.04x = 466,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,800.58/917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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