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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.49, 1,375.38 and 397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.49, 1,375.38 and 397.16 is: 595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.49 : 1,375.38 = 397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.49/1,375.38 = 397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.49x = 1,375.38 × 397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.49x = 546,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,245.92/917.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.37

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