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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.09, 1,373.01 and 330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.09, 1,373.01 and 330.17 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.09 : 1,373.01 = 330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.09/1,373.01 = 330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.09x = 1,373.01 × 330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.09x = 453,326.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,326.71/915.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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