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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.21, 1,371.74 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.21, 1,371.74 and 337.41 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.21 : 1,371.74 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.21/1,371.74 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.21x = 1,371.74 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.21x = 462,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,837.11/915.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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