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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.25, 1,372.93 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.25, 1,372.93 and 367.80 is: 551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.25 : 1,372.93 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.25/1,372.93 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.25x = 1,372.93 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.25x = 504,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,963.65/915.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.72

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