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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.96, 1,370.96 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.96, 1,370.96 and 366.40 is: 549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.96 : 1,370.96 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.96/1,370.96 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.96x = 1,370.96 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.96x = 502,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,319.74/913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.61

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