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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.69, 1,376.39 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.69, 1,376.39 and 332.60 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.69 : 1,376.39 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.69/1,376.39 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.69x = 1,376.39 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.69x = 457,787.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,787.31/917.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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