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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.93, 1,372.41 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.93, 1,372.41 and 329.97 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.93 : 1,372.41 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.93/1,372.41 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.93x = 1,372.41 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.93x = 452,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,854.13/914.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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