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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.08, 1,375.68 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.08, 1,375.68 and 332.04 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.08 : 1,375.68 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.08/1,375.68 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.08x = 1,375.68 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.08x = 456,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,780.79/917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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