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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.18, 1,374.95 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.18, 1,374.95 and 339.38 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.18 : 1,374.95 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.18/1,374.95 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.18x = 1,374.95 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.18x = 466,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,624.50/917.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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