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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.07, 1,371.65 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.07, 1,371.65 and 386.94 is: 580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.07 : 1,371.65 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.07/1,371.65 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.07x = 1,371.65 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.07x = 530,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,744.32/914.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.64

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