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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.73, 1,370.74 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.73, 1,370.74 and 336.56 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.73 : 1,370.74 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.73/1,370.74 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.73x = 1,370.74 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.73x = 461,336.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,336.25/913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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