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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.71, 1,370.70 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.71, 1,370.70 and 336.54 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.71 : 1,370.70 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.71/1,370.70 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.71x = 1,370.70 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.71x = 461,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,295.38/913.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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