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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.57, 1,371.51 and 329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.57, 1,371.51 and 329.41 is: 493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.57 : 1,371.51 = 329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.57/1,371.51 = 329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.57x = 1,371.51 × 329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.57x = 451,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,784.45/914.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.99

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