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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.84, 1,371.12 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.84, 1,371.12 and 337.12 is: 505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.84 : 1,371.12 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.84/1,371.12 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.84x = 1,371.12 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.84x = 462,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,231.97/913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.81

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