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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.36, 1,371.90 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.36, 1,371.90 and 401 is: 601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.36 : 1,371.90 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.36/1,371.90 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.36x = 1,371.90 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.36x = 550,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,131.90/914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.66

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