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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.70, 1,373.04 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.70, 1,373.04 and 367.26 is: 551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.70 : 1,373.04 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.70/1,373.04 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.70x = 1,373.04 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.70x = 504,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,262.67/914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.29

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