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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.26, 1,372.05 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.26, 1,372.05 and 367.10 is: 550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.26 : 1,372.05 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.26/1,372.05 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.26x = 1,372.05 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.26x = 503,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,679.56/915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.31

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