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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.17, 1,372.38 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.17, 1,372.38 and 330.06 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.17 : 1,372.38 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.17/1,372.38 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.17x = 1,372.38 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.17x = 452,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,967.74/915.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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