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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.19, 1,372.93 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.19, 1,372.93 and 367.07 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.19 : 1,372.93 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.19/1,372.93 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.19x = 1,372.93 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.19x = 503,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,961.42/915.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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