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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,371.08 and 366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,371.08 and 366.11 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,371.08 = 366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,371.08 = 366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,371.08 × 366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 501,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,967.01/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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