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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,375.77 and 332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,375.77 and 332.59 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,375.77 = 332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,375.77 = 332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,375.77 × 332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 457,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,567.34/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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