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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.64, 1,370.37 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.64, 1,370.37 and 297.32 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.64 : 1,370.37 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.64/1,370.37 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.64x = 1,370.37 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.64x = 407,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,438.41/913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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