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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.23, 1,372.02 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.23, 1,372.02 and 330.09 is: 494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.23 : 1,372.02 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.23/1,372.02 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.23x = 1,372.02 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.23x = 452,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,890.08/915.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.84

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