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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.96, 1,370.96 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.96, 1,370.96 and 366.24 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.96 : 1,370.96 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.96/1,370.96 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.96x = 1,370.96 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.96x = 502,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,100.39/913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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