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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.06, 1,371.14 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.06, 1,371.14 and 336.80 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.06 : 1,371.14 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.06/1,371.14 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.06x = 1,371.14 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.06x = 461,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,799.95/914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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