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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.11, 1,370.98 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.11, 1,370.98 and 329.09 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.11 : 1,370.98 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.11/1,370.98 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.11x = 1,370.98 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.11x = 451,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,174.16/914.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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