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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.89, 1,372.77 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.89, 1,372.77 and 367.53 is: 551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.89 : 1,372.77 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.89/1,372.77 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.89x = 1,372.77 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.89x = 504,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,534.16/914.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.47

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