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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.44, 1,372.82 and 330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.44, 1,372.82 and 330.29 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.44 : 1,372.82 = 330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.44/1,372.82 = 330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.44x = 1,372.82 × 330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.44x = 453,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,420.20/915.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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