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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.31, 1,373.27 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.31, 1,373.27 and 367.35 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.31 : 1,373.27 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.31/1,373.27 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.31x = 1,373.27 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.31x = 504,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,470.73/915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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