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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,372.10 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,372.10 and 329.74 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,372.10 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,372.10 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,372.10 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 452,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,431.18/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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