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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.19, 1,372.29 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.19, 1,372.29 and 366.76 is: 550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.19 : 1,372.29 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.19/1,372.29 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.19x = 1,372.29 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.19x = 503,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,301.08/914.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.54

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