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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.04, 1,372.50 and 298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.04, 1,372.50 and 298.73 is: 448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.04 : 1,372.50 = 298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.04/1,372.50 = 298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.04x = 1,372.50 × 298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.04x = 410,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,008.86/915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.08

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