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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,376.73 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,376.73 and 332.64 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,376.73 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,376.73 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,376.73 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 457,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,955.47/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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