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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,372.56 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,372.56 and 352.34 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,372.56 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,372.56 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,372.56 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 483,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,607.79/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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