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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,371.30 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,371.30 and 336.84 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,371.30 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,371.30 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,371.30 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 461,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,908.69/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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