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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.74, 1,372.41 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.74, 1,372.41 and 366.64 is: 550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.74 : 1,372.41 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.74/1,372.41 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.74x = 1,372.41 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.74x = 503,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,176.97/914.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.08

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