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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.63, 1,372.14 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.63, 1,372.14 and 337.50 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.63 : 1,372.14 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.63/1,372.14 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.63x = 1,372.14 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.63x = 463,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,097.25/914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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