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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.60, 1,376.19 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.60, 1,376.19 and 397.58 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.60 : 1,376.19 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.60/1,376.19 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.60x = 1,376.19 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.60x = 547,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,145.62/917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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