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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.13, 1,371.04 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.13, 1,371.04 and 329.01 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.13 : 1,371.04 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.13/1,371.04 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.13x = 1,371.04 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.13x = 451,084.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,084.23/914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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