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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.35, 1,371.93 and 329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.35, 1,371.93 and 329.53 is: 494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.35 : 1,371.93 = 329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.35/1,371.93 = 329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.35x = 1,371.93 × 329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.35x = 452,092.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,092.09/914.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.44

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