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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.36, 1,370.06 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.36, 1,370.06 and 297.14 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.36 : 1,370.06 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.36/1,370.06 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.36x = 1,370.06 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.36x = 407,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,094.08/913.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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