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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.53, 1,376.14 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.53, 1,376.14 and 259.46 is: 389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.53 : 1,376.14 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.53/1,376.14 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.53x = 1,376.14 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.53x = 357,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,046.40/917.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.14

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