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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,372.77 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,372.77 and 395.03 is: 592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,372.77 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,372.77 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,372.77 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 542,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,278.47/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.58

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