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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.18, 1,375.82 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.18, 1,375.82 and 339.92 is: 509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.18 : 1,375.82 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.18/1,375.82 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.18x = 1,375.82 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.18x = 467,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,667.03/917.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.90

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