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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.65, 1,372.41 and 367.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.65, 1,372.41 and 367.21 is: 550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.65 : 1,372.41 = 367.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.65/1,372.41 = 367.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.65x = 1,372.41 × 367.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.65x = 503,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,962.68/914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.99

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