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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.71, 1,376.81 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.71, 1,376.81 and 397.49 is: 596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.71 : 1,376.81 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.71/1,376.81 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.71x = 1,376.81 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.71x = 547,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,259.34/917.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.33

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