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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.23, 1,371.89 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.23, 1,371.89 and 337.51 is: 506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.23 : 1,371.89 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.23/1,371.89 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.23x = 1,371.89 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.23x = 463,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,026.59/914.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.47

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