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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.22, 1,371.56 and 367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.22, 1,371.56 and 367.01 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.22 : 1,371.56 = 367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.22/1,371.56 = 367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.22x = 1,371.56 × 367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.22x = 503,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,381.43/914.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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