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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.15, 1,372.41 and 367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.15, 1,372.41 and 367.19 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.15 : 1,372.41 = 367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.15/1,372.41 = 367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.15x = 1,372.41 × 367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.15x = 503,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,935.23/915.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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