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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.21, 1,373.10 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.21, 1,373.10 and 330.24 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.21 : 1,373.10 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.21/1,373.10 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.21x = 1,373.10 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.21x = 453,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,452.54/915.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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