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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.56, 1,371.80 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.56, 1,371.80 and 366.66 is: 549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.56 : 1,371.80 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.56/1,371.80 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.56x = 1,371.80 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.56x = 502,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,985.10/914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.98

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