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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.99, 1,371.59 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.99, 1,371.59 and 336.86 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.99 : 1,371.59 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.99/1,371.59 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.99x = 1,371.59 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.99x = 462,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,033.81/913.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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