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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.17, 1,371.72 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.17, 1,371.72 and 366.74 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.17 : 1,371.72 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.17/1,371.72 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.17x = 1,371.72 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.17x = 503,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,064.59/914.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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