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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.92, 1,372.61 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.92, 1,372.61 and 367.47 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.92 : 1,372.61 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.92/1,372.61 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.92x = 1,372.61 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.92x = 504,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,393.92/914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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