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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.30, 1,376.08 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.30, 1,376.08 and 332.34 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.30 : 1,376.08 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.30/1,376.08 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.30x = 1,376.08 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.30x = 457,326.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,326.43/917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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