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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.48, 1,372.26 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.48, 1,372.26 and 337.76 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.48 : 1,372.26 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.48/1,372.26 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.48x = 1,372.26 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.48x = 463,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,494.54/914.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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