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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.23, 1,371.49 and 337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.23, 1,371.49 and 337.06 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.23 : 1,371.49 = 337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.23/1,371.49 = 337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.23x = 1,371.49 × 337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.23x = 462,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,274.42/914.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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