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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.89, 1,372.53 and 337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.89, 1,372.53 and 337.75 is: 506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.89 : 1,372.53 = 337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.89/1,372.53 = 337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.89x = 1,372.53 × 337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.89x = 463,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,572.01/914.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.70

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