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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,371.36 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,371.36 and 329.14 is: 493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,371.36 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,371.36 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,371.36 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 451,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,369.43/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.80

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