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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.83, 1,372.23 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.83, 1,372.23 and 366.62 is: 549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.83 : 1,372.23 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.83/1,372.23 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.83x = 1,372.23 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.83x = 503,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,080.10/914.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.92

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