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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.21, 1,373.01 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.21, 1,373.01 and 395.22 is: 592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.21 : 1,373.01 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.21/1,373.01 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.21x = 1,373.01 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.21x = 542,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,641.01/915.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.91

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