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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.48, 1,372.41 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.48, 1,372.41 and 367.68 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.48 : 1,372.41 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.48/1,372.41 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.48x = 1,372.41 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.48x = 504,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,607.71/915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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