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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,370.04 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,370.04 and 336.12 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,370.04 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,370.04 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,370.04 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 460,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,497.84/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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