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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.15, 1,375.05 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.15, 1,375.05 and 339.62 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.15 : 1,375.05 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.15/1,375.05 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.15x = 1,375.05 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.15x = 466,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,994.48/917.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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