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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.67, 1,371.57 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.67, 1,371.57 and 337.14 is: 505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.67 : 1,371.57 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.67/1,371.57 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.67x = 1,371.57 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.67x = 462,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,411.11/914.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.55

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