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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.70, 1,372.58 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.70, 1,372.58 and 387.57 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.70 : 1,372.58 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.70/1,372.58 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.70x = 1,372.58 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.70x = 531,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,970.83/914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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