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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.42, 1,371.82 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.42, 1,371.82 and 337.26 is: 505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.42 : 1,371.82 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.42/1,371.82 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.42x = 1,371.82 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.42x = 462,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,660.01/914.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.96

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