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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.33, 1,370.51 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.33, 1,370.51 and 366.23 is: 548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.33 : 1,370.51 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.33/1,370.51 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.33x = 1,370.51 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.33x = 501,920.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,920.05/914.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.95

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