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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,370.76 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,370.76 and 336.88 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,370.76 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,370.76 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,370.76 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 461,781.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,781.63/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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