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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.19, 1,373.00 and 338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.19, 1,373.00 and 338.06 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.19 : 1,373.00 = 338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.19/1,373.00 = 338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.19x = 1,373.00 × 338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.19x = 464,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,158.12/915.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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