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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.26, 1,372.89 and 367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.26, 1,372.89 and 367.06 is: 550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.26 : 1,372.89 = 367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.26/1,372.89 = 367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.26x = 1,372.89 × 367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.26x = 503,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,926.14/915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.58

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