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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.36, 1,372.12 and 395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.36, 1,372.12 and 395.13 is: 592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.36 : 1,372.12 = 395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.36/1,372.12 = 395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.36x = 1,372.12 × 395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.36x = 542,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,165.78/915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.30

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