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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.91, 1,371.48 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.91, 1,371.48 and 337.65 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.91 : 1,371.48 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.91/1,371.48 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.91x = 1,371.48 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.91x = 463,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,080.22/914.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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