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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.38, 1,370.74 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.38, 1,370.74 and 329.24 is: 493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.38 : 1,370.74 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.38/1,370.74 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.38x = 1,370.74 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.38x = 451,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,300.41/914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.56

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