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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.47, 1,370.89 and 337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.47, 1,370.89 and 337.21 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.47 : 1,370.89 = 337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.47/1,370.89 = 337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.47x = 1,370.89 × 337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.47x = 462,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,273.55/914.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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