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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.64, 1,371.78 and 337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.64, 1,371.78 and 337.11 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.64 : 1,371.78 = 337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.64/1,371.78 = 337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.64x = 1,371.78 × 337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.64x = 462,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,440.76/914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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