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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.06, 1,371.00 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.06, 1,371.00 and 329.04 is: 493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.06 : 1,371.00 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.06/1,371.00 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.06x = 1,371.00 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.06x = 451,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,110.29/914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.52

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