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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.15, 1,375.70 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.15, 1,375.70 and 332.60 is: 498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.15 : 1,375.70 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.15/1,375.70 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.15x = 1,375.70 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.15x = 457,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,549.28/917.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.88

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