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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,369.56 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,369.56 and 336.04 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,369.56 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,369.56 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,369.56 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 460,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,226.94/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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