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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.26, 1,371.25 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.26, 1,371.25 and 337 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.26 : 1,371.25 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.26/1,371.25 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.26x = 1,371.25 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.26x = 462,111.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,111.25/914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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