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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.56, 1,371.71 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.56, 1,371.71 and 366.81 is: 550.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.56 : 1,371.71 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.56/1,371.71 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.56x = 1,371.71 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.56x = 503,156.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,156.95/913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.77

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