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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.99, 1,371.44 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.99, 1,371.44 and 366.64 is: 550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.99 : 1,371.44 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.99/1,371.44 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.99x = 1,371.44 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.99x = 502,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,824.76/913.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.14

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