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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.06, 1,375.61 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.06, 1,375.61 and 339.94 is: 509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.06 : 1,375.61 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.06/1,375.61 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.06x = 1,375.61 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.06x = 467,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,624.86/917.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.92

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