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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.31, 1,371.33 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.31, 1,371.33 and 366.48 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.31 : 1,371.33 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.31/1,371.33 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.31x = 1,371.33 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.31x = 502,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,565.02/914.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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