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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.20, 1,370.74 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.20, 1,370.74 and 366.14 is: 548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.20 : 1,370.74 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.20/1,370.74 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.20x = 1,370.74 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.20x = 501,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,882.74/914.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.99

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