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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.26, 1,375.74 and 332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.26, 1,375.74 and 332.14 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.26 : 1,375.74 = 332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.26/1,375.74 = 332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.26x = 1,375.74 × 332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.26x = 456,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,938.28/917.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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