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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.56, 1,375.48 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.56, 1,375.48 and 340 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.56 : 1,375.48 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.56/1,375.48 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.56x = 1,375.48 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.56x = 467,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,663.20/917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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