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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.47, 1,372.37 and 330.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.47, 1,372.37 and 330.34 is: 495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.47 : 1,372.37 = 330.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.47/1,372.37 = 330.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.47x = 1,372.37 × 330.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.47x = 453,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,341.02/915.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.20

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