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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.88, 1,371.36 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.88, 1,371.36 and 366.84 is: 549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.88 : 1,371.36 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.88/1,371.36 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.88x = 1,371.36 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.88x = 503,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,069.70/914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.88

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