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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.12, 1,370.14 and 394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.12, 1,370.14 and 394.01 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.12 : 1,370.14 = 394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.12/1,370.14 = 394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.12x = 1,370.14 × 394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.12x = 539,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,841.03/914.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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