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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,372.95 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,372.95 and 367.48 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,372.95 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,372.95 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,372.95 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 504,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,522.96/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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