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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.96, 1,372.61 and 367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.96, 1,372.61 and 367.19 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.96 : 1,372.61 = 367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.96/1,372.61 = 367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.96x = 1,372.61 × 367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.96x = 504,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,002.72/914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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