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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,371.20 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,371.20 and 366.93 is: 549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,371.20 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,371.20 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,371.20 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 503,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,132.58/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.69

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