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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.56, 1,372.21 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.56, 1,372.21 and 367.13 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.56 : 1,372.21 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.56/1,372.21 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.56x = 1,372.21 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.56x = 503,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,781.97/914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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