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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.25, 1,373.49 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.25, 1,373.49 and 338.13 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.25 : 1,373.49 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.25/1,373.49 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.25x = 1,373.49 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.25x = 464,418.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,418.17/915.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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