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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.69, 1,372.28 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.69, 1,372.28 and 367.00 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.69 : 1,372.28 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.69/1,372.28 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.69x = 1,372.28 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.69x = 503,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,621.49/914.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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