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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.02, 1,372.38 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.02, 1,372.38 and 337.76 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.02 : 1,372.38 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.02/1,372.38 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.02x = 1,372.38 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.02x = 463,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,535.07/915.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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