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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.04, 1,372.56 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.04, 1,372.56 and 338.08 is: 507.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.04 : 1,372.56 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.04/1,372.56 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.04x = 1,372.56 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.04x = 464,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,035.08/915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.12

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