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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.36, 1,370.62 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.36, 1,370.62 and 394.13 is: 590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.36 : 1,370.62 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.36/1,370.62 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.36x = 1,370.62 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.36x = 540,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,206.38/914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.81

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