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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.42, 1,372.37 and 366.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.42, 1,372.37 and 366.99 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.42 : 1,372.37 = 366.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.42/1,372.37 = 366.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.42x = 1,372.37 × 366.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.42x = 503,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,646.07/914.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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