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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.23, 1,370.37 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.23, 1,370.37 and 386.10 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.23 : 1,370.37 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.23/1,370.37 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.23x = 1,370.37 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.23x = 529,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,099.86/913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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