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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,371.15 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,371.15 and 366.84 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,371.15 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,371.15 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,371.15 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 502,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,992.67/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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