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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.46, 1,371.69 and 337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.46, 1,371.69 and 337.38 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.46 : 1,371.69 = 337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.46/1,371.69 = 337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.46x = 1,371.69 × 337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.46x = 462,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,780.77/914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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