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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.77, 1,371.37 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.77, 1,371.37 and 366.32 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.77 : 1,371.37 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.77/1,371.37 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.77x = 1,371.37 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.77x = 502,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,351.57/913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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