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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.67, 1,372 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.67, 1,372 and 359.41 is: 539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.67 : 1,372 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.67/1,372 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.67x = 1,372 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.67x = 493,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,110.52/914.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.11

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