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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.98, 1,371.90 and 367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.98, 1,371.90 and 367.42 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.98 : 1,371.90 = 367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.98/1,371.90 = 367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.98x = 1,371.90 × 367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.98x = 504,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,063.50/914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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