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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.20, 1,376.44 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.20, 1,376.44 and 340.56 is: 511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.20 : 1,376.44 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.20/1,376.44 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.20x = 1,376.44 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.20x = 468,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,760.41/917.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.08

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