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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.28, 1,371.32 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.28, 1,371.32 and 366.31 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.28 : 1,371.32 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.28/1,371.32 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.28x = 1,371.32 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.28x = 502,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,328.23/914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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