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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.70, 1,372.12 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.70, 1,372.12 and 366.58 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.70 : 1,372.12 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.70/1,372.12 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.70x = 1,372.12 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.70x = 502,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,991.75/914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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