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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.18, 1,371.91 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.18, 1,371.91 and 366.48 is: 549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.18 : 1,371.91 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.18/1,371.91 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.18x = 1,371.91 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.18x = 502,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,776.66/914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.98

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