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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.20, 1,375.80 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.20, 1,375.80 and 340.30 is: 510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.20 : 1,375.80 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.20/1,375.80 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.20x = 1,375.80 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.20x = 468,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,184.74/917.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.45

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