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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.10, 1,371.29 and 366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.10, 1,371.29 and 366.27 is: 549.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.10 : 1,371.29 = 366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.10/1,371.29 = 366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.10x = 1,371.29 × 366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.10x = 502,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,260.56/914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.46

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