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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.04, 1,372.54 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.04, 1,372.54 and 394.96 is: 592.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.04 : 1,372.54 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.04/1,372.54 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.04x = 1,372.54 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.04x = 542,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,098.40/915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.43

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