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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.41, 1,372.08 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.41, 1,372.08 and 366.75 is: 550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.41 : 1,372.08 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.41/1,372.08 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.41x = 1,372.08 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.41x = 503,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,210.34/914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.31

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