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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.06, 1,372.32 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.06, 1,372.32 and 367.26 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.06 : 1,372.32 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.06/1,372.32 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.06x = 1,372.32 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.06x = 503,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,998.24/915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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