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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.73, 1,371.28 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.73, 1,371.28 and 329.59 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.73 : 1,371.28 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.73/1,371.28 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.73x = 1,371.28 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.73x = 451,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,960.18/914.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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