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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.19, 1,371.28 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.19, 1,371.28 and 337.07 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.19 : 1,371.28 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.19/1,371.28 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.19x = 1,371.28 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.19x = 462,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,217.35/914.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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