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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.24, 1,371.49 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.24, 1,371.49 and 337.07 is: 505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.24 : 1,371.49 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.24/1,371.49 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.24x = 1,371.49 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.24x = 462,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,281.28/914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.65

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