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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.06, 1,372.61 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.06, 1,372.61 and 337.94 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.06 : 1,372.61 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.06/1,372.61 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.06x = 1,372.61 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.06x = 463,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,859.82/915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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