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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.38, 1,373.06 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.38, 1,373.06 and 402.38 is: 603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.38 : 1,373.06 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.38/1,373.06 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.38x = 1,373.06 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.38x = 552,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,486.02/915.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.56

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