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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.99, 1,371.89 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.99, 1,371.89 and 329.70 is: 494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.99 : 1,371.89 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.99/1,371.89 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.99x = 1,371.89 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.99x = 452,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,310.48/914.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.33

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