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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.92, 1,371.02 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.92, 1,371.02 and 336.75 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.92 : 1,371.02 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.92/1,371.02 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.92x = 1,371.02 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.92x = 461,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,689.30/913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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