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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.45, 1,376.18 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.45, 1,376.18 and 340.32 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.45 : 1,376.18 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.45/1,376.18 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.45x = 1,376.18 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.45x = 468,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,339.88/917.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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