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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.39, 1,372.77 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.39, 1,372.77 and 367.76 is: 551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.39 : 1,372.77 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.39/1,372.77 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.39x = 1,372.77 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.39x = 504,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,843.03/915.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.51

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