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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.06, 1,371.11 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.06, 1,371.11 and 336.94 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.06 : 1,371.11 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.06/1,371.11 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.06x = 1,371.11 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.06x = 461,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,976.69/914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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