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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.74, 1,376.67 and 341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.74, 1,376.67 and 341.02 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.74 : 1,376.67 = 341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.74/1,376.67 = 341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.74x = 1,376.67 × 341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.74x = 469,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,472.00/917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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