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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.70, 1,376.19 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.70, 1,376.19 and 332.53 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.70 : 1,376.19 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.70/1,376.19 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.70x = 1,376.19 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.70x = 457,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,621.85/917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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