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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.34, 1,372.90 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.34, 1,372.90 and 367.53 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.34 : 1,372.90 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.34/1,372.90 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.34x = 1,372.90 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.34x = 504,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,581.94/915.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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