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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.30, 1,372.20 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.30, 1,372.20 and 366.87 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.30 : 1,372.20 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.30/1,372.20 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.30x = 1,372.20 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.30x = 503,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,419.01/914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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