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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,372.34 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,372.34 and 337.36 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,372.34 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,372.34 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,372.34 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 462,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,972.62/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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