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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.66, 1,371.15 and 337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.66, 1,371.15 and 337.13 is: 505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.66 : 1,371.15 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.66/1,371.15 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.66x = 1,371.15 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.66x = 462,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,248.94/914.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.38

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