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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.23, 1,372.78 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.23, 1,372.78 and 367.03 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.23 : 1,372.78 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.23/1,372.78 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.23x = 1,372.78 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.23x = 503,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,853.62/915.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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