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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.26, 1,372.77 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.26, 1,372.77 and 298.80 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.26 : 1,372.77 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.26/1,372.77 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.26x = 1,372.77 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.26x = 410,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,183.68/915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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