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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.38, 1,376.17 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.38, 1,376.17 and 332.54 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.38 : 1,376.17 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.38/1,376.17 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.38x = 1,376.17 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.38x = 457,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,629.02/917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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