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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.29, 1,373.12 and 367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.29, 1,373.12 and 367.51 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.29 : 1,373.12 = 367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.29/1,373.12 = 367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.29x = 1,373.12 × 367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.29x = 504,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,630.06/915.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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