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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.67, 1,370.50 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.67, 1,370.50 and 358.41 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.67 : 1,370.50 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.67/1,370.50 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.67x = 1,370.50 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.67x = 491,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,200.91/913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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