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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.36, 1,373.12 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.36, 1,373.12 and 402.08 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.36 : 1,373.12 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.36/1,373.12 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.36x = 1,373.12 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.36x = 552,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,104.09/915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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