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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.58, 1,370.20 and 297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.58, 1,370.20 and 297.19 is: 445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.58 : 1,370.20 = 297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.58/1,370.20 = 297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.58x = 1,370.20 × 297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.58x = 407,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,209.74/913.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.73

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