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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.67, 1,371.93 and 366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.67, 1,371.93 and 366.43 is: 549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.67 : 1,371.93 = 366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.67/1,371.93 = 366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.67x = 1,371.93 × 366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.67x = 502,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,716.31/914.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.61

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