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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.07, 1,371.34 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.07, 1,371.34 and 329.13 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.07 : 1,371.34 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.07/1,371.34 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.07x = 1,371.34 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.07x = 451,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,354.33/914.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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