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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.73, 1,372.08 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.73, 1,372.08 and 366.63 is: 549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.73 : 1,372.08 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.73/1,372.08 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.73x = 1,372.08 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.73x = 503,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,045.69/914.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.94

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