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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.49, 1,372.63 and 330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.49, 1,372.63 and 330.20 is: 495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.49 : 1,372.63 = 330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.49/1,372.63 = 330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.49x = 1,372.63 × 330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.49x = 453,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,242.43/915.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.08

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