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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.82, 1,373.27 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.82, 1,373.27 and 367.38 is: 551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.82 : 1,373.27 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.82/1,373.27 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.82x = 1,373.27 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.82x = 504,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,510.10/914.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.49

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