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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,370.29 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,370.29 and 336.40 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,370.29 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,370.29 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,370.29 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 460,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,965.56/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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