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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.91, 1,371.33 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.91, 1,371.33 and 366.25 is: 549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.91 : 1,371.33 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.91/1,371.33 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.91x = 1,371.33 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.91x = 502,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,247.78/913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.56

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