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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.04, 1,370.13 and 394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.04, 1,370.13 and 394.38 is: 591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.04 : 1,370.13 = 394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.04/1,370.13 = 394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.04x = 1,370.13 × 394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.04x = 540,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,351.87/914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.17

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