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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.81, 1,370.74 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.81, 1,370.74 and 297.52 is: 446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.81 : 1,370.74 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.81/1,370.74 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.81x = 1,370.74 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.81x = 407,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,818.39/913.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.28

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