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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.35, 1,370.70 and 337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.35, 1,370.70 and 337.09 is: 505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.35 : 1,370.70 = 337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.35/1,370.70 = 337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.35x = 1,370.70 × 337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.35x = 462,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,042.41/914.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.33

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