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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.34, 1,370.14 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.34, 1,370.14 and 288.42 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.34 : 1,370.14 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.34/1,370.14 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.34x = 1,370.14 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.34x = 395,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,179.45/913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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