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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.84, 1,372.38 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.84, 1,372.38 and 329.96 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.84 : 1,372.38 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.84/1,372.38 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.84x = 1,372.38 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.84x = 452,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,830.50/914.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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