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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.29, 1,372.94 and 367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.29, 1,372.94 and 367.09 is: 550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.29 : 1,372.94 = 367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.29/1,372.94 = 367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.29x = 1,372.94 × 367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.29x = 503,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,992.54/915.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.64

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