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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.70, 1,376.64 and 332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.70, 1,376.64 and 332.75 is: 499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.70 : 1,376.64 = 332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.70/1,376.64 = 332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.70x = 1,376.64 × 332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.70x = 458,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,070.08/917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.15

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