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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,372.14 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,372.14 and 337.56 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,372.14 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,372.14 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,372.14 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 463,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,179.58/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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