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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.03, 1,371.27 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.03, 1,371.27 and 366.29 is: 549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.03 : 1,371.27 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.03/1,371.27 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.03x = 1,371.27 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.03x = 502,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,282.49/914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.53

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