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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.09, 1,370.33 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.09, 1,370.33 and 336.83 is: 504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.09 : 1,370.33 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.09/1,370.33 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.09x = 1,370.33 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.09x = 461,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,570.00/914.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.95

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