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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.18, 1,371.44 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.18, 1,371.44 and 337.10 is: 505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.18 : 1,371.44 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.18/1,371.44 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.18x = 1,371.44 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.18x = 462,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,312.42/914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.71

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