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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.08, 1,373.34 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.08, 1,373.34 and 367.62 is: 551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.08 : 1,373.34 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.08/1,373.34 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.08x = 1,373.34 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.08x = 504,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,869.77/915.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.72

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