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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.55, 1,371.70 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.55, 1,371.70 and 366.78 is: 550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.55 : 1,371.70 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.55/1,371.70 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.55x = 1,371.70 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.55x = 503,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,108.47/914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.11

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