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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.00, 1,371.97 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.00, 1,371.97 and 394.25 is: 591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.00 : 1,371.97 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.00/1,371.97 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.00x = 1,371.97 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.00x = 540,898.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,898.31/914.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.80

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