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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.01, 1,372.22 and 298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.01, 1,372.22 and 298.55 is: 447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.01 : 1,372.22 = 298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.01/1,372.22 = 298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.01x = 1,372.22 × 298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.01x = 409,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,681.02/915.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.73

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