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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.91, 1,376.02 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.91, 1,376.02 and 340.38 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.91 : 1,376.02 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.91/1,376.02 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.91x = 1,376.02 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.91x = 468,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,369.69/917.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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