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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914, 1,371.24 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914, 1,371.24 and 394.16 is: 591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914 : 1,371.24 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914/1,371.24 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914x = 1,371.24 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914x = 540,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,487.96/914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.34

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