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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.40, 1,371.15 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.40, 1,371.15 and 329.18 is: 493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.40 : 1,371.15 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.40/1,371.15 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.40x = 1,371.15 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.40x = 451,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,348.30/914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.60

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