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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.25, 1,376.49 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.25, 1,376.49 and 340.13 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.25 : 1,376.49 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.25/1,376.49 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.25x = 1,376.49 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.25x = 468,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,185.54/917.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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