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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.45, 1,372.23 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.45, 1,372.23 and 366.56 is: 550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.45 : 1,372.23 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.45/1,372.23 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.45x = 1,372.23 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.45x = 503,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,004.63/914.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.06

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