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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.24, 1,375.88 and 397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.24, 1,375.88 and 397.40 is: 596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.24 : 1,375.88 = 397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.24/1,375.88 = 397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.24x = 1,375.88 × 397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.24x = 546,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,765.85/917.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.10

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