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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.13, 1,372.71 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.13, 1,372.71 and 338 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.13 : 1,372.71 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.13/1,372.71 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.13x = 1,372.71 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.13x = 463,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,975.98/915.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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