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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.50, 1,373.71 and 367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.50, 1,373.71 and 367.69 is: 551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.50 : 1,373.71 = 367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.50/1,373.71 = 367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.50x = 1,373.71 × 367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.50x = 505,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,098.34/915.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.72

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