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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.43, 1,372.23 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.43, 1,372.23 and 366.51 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.43 : 1,372.23 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.43/1,372.23 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.43x = 1,372.23 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.43x = 502,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,936.02/914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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