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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.98, 1,371.48 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.98, 1,371.48 and 395.22 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.98 : 1,371.48 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.98/1,371.48 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.98x = 1,371.48 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.98x = 542,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,037.05/914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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