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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.74, 1,370.79 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.74, 1,370.79 and 336.62 is: 505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.74 : 1,370.79 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.74/1,370.79 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.74x = 1,370.79 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.74x = 461,435.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,435.33/913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.00

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