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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.48, 1,370.68 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.48, 1,370.68 and 394.22 is: 590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.48 : 1,370.68 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.48/1,370.68 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.48x = 1,370.68 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.48x = 540,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,349.47/914.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.88

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