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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.68, 1,372 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.68, 1,372 and 367.12 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.68 : 1,372 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.68/1,372 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.68x = 1,372 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.68x = 503,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,688.64/914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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