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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,370.40 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,370.40 and 336.52 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,370.40 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,370.40 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,370.40 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 461,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,167.01/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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