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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.33, 1,371.95 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.33, 1,371.95 and 366.91 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.33 : 1,371.95 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.33/1,371.95 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.33x = 1,371.95 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.33x = 503,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,382.17/914.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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