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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.49, 1,370.37 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.49, 1,370.37 and 336.32 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.49 : 1,370.37 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.49/1,370.37 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.49x = 1,370.37 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.49x = 460,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,874.30/913.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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