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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.22, 1,372.68 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.22, 1,372.68 and 257.14 is: 385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.22 : 1,372.68 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.22/1,372.68 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.22x = 1,372.68 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.22x = 352,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,966.22/915.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.66

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