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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.26, 1,372.10 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.26, 1,372.10 and 366.80 is: 550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.26 : 1,372.10 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.26/1,372.10 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.26x = 1,372.10 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.26x = 503,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,286.28/914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.48

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