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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914, 1,371.18 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914, 1,371.18 and 401 is: 601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914 : 1,371.18 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914/1,371.18 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914x = 1,371.18 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914x = 549,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,843.18/914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.58

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