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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.13, 1,370.39 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.13, 1,370.39 and 366.21 is: 548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.13 : 1,370.39 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.13/1,370.39 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.13x = 1,370.39 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.13x = 501,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,848.69/914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.99

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