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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.92, 1,370.04 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.92, 1,370.04 and 336.60 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.92 : 1,370.04 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.92/1,370.04 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.92x = 1,370.04 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.92x = 461,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,155.46/913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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