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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.23, 1,373.39 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.23, 1,373.39 and 338.51 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.23 : 1,373.39 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.23/1,373.39 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.23x = 1,373.39 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.23x = 464,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,906.25/915.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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