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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,373.12 and 337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,373.12 and 337.89 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,373.12 = 337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,373.12 = 337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,373.12 × 337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 463,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,961.83/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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