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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.56, 1,375.50 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.56, 1,375.50 and 332.42 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.56 : 1,375.50 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.56/1,375.50 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.56x = 1,375.50 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.56x = 457,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,243.71/917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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