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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.74, 1,376.32 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.74, 1,376.32 and 332.67 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.74 : 1,376.32 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.74/1,376.32 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.74x = 1,376.32 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.74x = 457,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,854.38/917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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