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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.66, 1,370.14 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.66, 1,370.14 and 328.50 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.66 : 1,370.14 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.66/1,370.14 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.66x = 1,370.14 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.66x = 450,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,090.99/913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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