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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.04, 1,375.14 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.04, 1,375.14 and 339.50 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.04 : 1,375.14 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.04/1,375.14 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.04x = 1,375.14 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.04x = 466,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,860.03/917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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