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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,371.60 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,371.60 and 337.56 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,371.60 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,371.60 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,371.60 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 462,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,997.30/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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