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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.30, 1,371.60 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.30, 1,371.60 and 394.68 is: 592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.30 : 1,371.60 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.30/1,371.60 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.30x = 1,371.60 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.30x = 541,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,348.23/914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.09

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