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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.53, 1,373.13 and 257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.53, 1,373.13 and 257.45 is: 386.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.53 : 1,373.13 = 257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.53/1,373.13 = 257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.53x = 1,373.13 × 257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.53x = 353,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,505.45/915.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.12

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