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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.36, 1,371.56 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.36, 1,371.56 and 298.14 is: 447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.36 : 1,371.56 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.36/1,371.56 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.36x = 1,371.56 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.36x = 408,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,916.90/914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.22

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