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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.52, 1,373.36 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.52, 1,373.36 and 299.04 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.52 : 1,373.36 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.52/1,373.36 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.52x = 1,373.36 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.52x = 410,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,689.57/915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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