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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.56, 1,370.61 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.56, 1,370.61 and 297.36 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.56 : 1,370.61 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.56/1,370.61 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.56x = 1,370.61 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.56x = 407,564.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,564.59/913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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