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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.07, 1,374.84 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.07, 1,374.84 and 339.54 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.07 : 1,374.84 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.07/1,374.84 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.07x = 1,374.84 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.07x = 466,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,813.17/917.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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