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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.81, 1,371.38 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.81, 1,371.38 and 329.67 is: 494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.81 : 1,371.38 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.81/1,371.38 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.81x = 1,371.38 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.81x = 452,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,101.20/914.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.20

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