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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,373.16 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,373.16 and 338.16 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,373.16 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,373.16 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,373.16 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 464,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,347.79/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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