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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.01, 1,371.66 and 366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.01, 1,371.66 and 366.33 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.01 : 1,371.66 = 366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.01/1,371.66 = 366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.01x = 1,371.66 × 366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.01x = 502,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,480.21/914.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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