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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.33, 1,371.39 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.33, 1,371.39 and 329.31 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.33 : 1,371.39 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.33/1,371.39 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.33x = 1,371.39 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.33x = 451,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,612.44/914.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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