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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.30, 1,371.48 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.30, 1,371.48 and 366.50 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.30 : 1,371.48 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.30/1,371.48 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.30x = 1,371.48 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.30x = 502,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,647.42/914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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