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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,372.28 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,372.28 and 337.77 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,372.28 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,372.28 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,372.28 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 463,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,513.33/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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