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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,373.10 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,373.10 and 395.28 is: 593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,373.10 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,373.10 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,373.10 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 542,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,758.97/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.10

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