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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.38, 1,370.81 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.38, 1,370.81 and 366.04 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.38 : 1,370.81 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.38/1,370.81 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.38x = 1,370.81 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.38x = 501,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,771.29/914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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