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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.14, 1,370.92 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.14, 1,370.92 and 366.16 is: 549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.14 : 1,370.92 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.14/1,370.92 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.14x = 1,370.92 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.14x = 501,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,976.07/914.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.12

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