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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,371.33 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,371.33 and 394.74 is: 591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,371.33 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,371.33 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,371.33 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 541,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,318.80/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.94

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