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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.14, 1,372.74 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.14, 1,372.74 and 329.96 is: 494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.14 : 1,372.74 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.14/1,372.74 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.14x = 1,372.74 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.14x = 452,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,949.29/915.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.95

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