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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.05, 1,372.14 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.05, 1,372.14 and 395.03 is: 592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.05 : 1,372.14 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.05/1,372.14 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.05x = 1,372.14 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.05x = 542,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,029.60/915.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.35

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