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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.20, 1,373.44 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.20, 1,373.44 and 338.56 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.20 : 1,373.44 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.20/1,373.44 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.20x = 1,373.44 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.20x = 464,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,991.85/915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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