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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.29, 1,370.45 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.29, 1,370.45 and 394.53 is: 591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.29 : 1,370.45 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.29/1,370.45 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.29x = 1,370.45 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.29x = 540,687.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,687.67/914.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.38

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