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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.86, 1,372.54 and 367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.86, 1,372.54 and 367.06 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.86 : 1,372.54 = 367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.86/1,372.54 = 367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.86x = 1,372.54 × 367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.86x = 503,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,804.53/914.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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