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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,370.04 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,370.04 and 400 is: 599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,370.04 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,370.04 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,370.04 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 548,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,016/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.53

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