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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.04, 1,371.08 and 393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.04, 1,371.08 and 393.64 is: 590.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.04 : 1,371.08 = 393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.04/1,371.08 = 393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.04x = 1,371.08 × 393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.04x = 539,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,711.93/914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.47

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