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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.27, 1,372.86 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.27, 1,372.86 and 395.01 is: 592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.27 : 1,372.86 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.27/1,372.86 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.27x = 1,372.86 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.27x = 542,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,293.43/915.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.50

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