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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.32, 1,373.16 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.32, 1,373.16 and 338.24 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.32 : 1,373.16 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.32/1,373.16 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.32x = 1,373.16 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.32x = 464,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,457.64/915.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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