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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.18, 1,371.20 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.18, 1,371.20 and 337 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.18 : 1,371.20 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.18/1,371.20 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.18x = 1,371.20 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.18x = 462,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,094.40/914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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