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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,372.14 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,372.14 and 366.93 is: 550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,372.14 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,372.14 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,372.14 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 503,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,479.33/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.56

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