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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.46, 1,371.28 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.46, 1,371.28 and 394.22 is: 591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.46 : 1,371.28 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.46/1,371.28 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.46x = 1,371.28 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.46x = 540,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,577.17/914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.14

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