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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,375.85 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,375.85 and 332.23 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,375.85 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,375.85 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,375.85 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 457,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,090.11/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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