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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.12, 1,374.76 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.12, 1,374.76 and 339.52 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.12 : 1,374.76 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.12/1,374.76 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.12x = 1,374.76 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.12x = 466,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,758.52/917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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