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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.51, 1,373.91 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.51, 1,373.91 and 367.83 is: 552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.51 : 1,373.91 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.51/1,373.91 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.51x = 1,373.91 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.51x = 505,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,365.32/915.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.00

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