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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.31, 1,372.14 and 394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.31, 1,372.14 and 394.29 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.31 : 1,372.14 = 394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.31/1,372.14 = 394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.31x = 1,372.14 × 394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.31x = 541,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,021.08/914.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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