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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.33, 1,372.01 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.33, 1,372.01 and 367.23 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.33 : 1,372.01 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.33/1,372.01 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.33x = 1,372.01 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.33x = 503,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,841.40/915.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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