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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.62, 1,371.90 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.62, 1,371.90 and 367.24 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.62 : 1,371.90 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.62/1,371.90 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.62x = 1,371.90 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.62x = 503,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,816.56/914.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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