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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.88, 1,370.70 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.88, 1,370.70 and 394 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.88 : 1,370.70 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.88/1,370.70 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.88x = 1,370.70 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.88x = 540,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,055.80/913.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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