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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.96, 1,377.44 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.96, 1,377.44 and 397.96 is: 597.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.96 : 1,377.44 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.96/1,377.44 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.96x = 1,377.44 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.96x = 548,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,165.03/917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.16

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