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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.27, 1,372.87 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.27, 1,372.87 and 330.27 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.27 : 1,372.87 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.27/1,372.87 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.27x = 1,372.87 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.27x = 453,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,417.77/915.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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