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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.67, 1,370.46 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.67, 1,370.46 and 336.50 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.67 : 1,370.46 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.67/1,370.46 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.67x = 1,370.46 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.67x = 461,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,159.79/913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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