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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.53, 1,373.14 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.53, 1,373.14 and 299.22 is: 448.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.53 : 1,373.14 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.53/1,373.14 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.53x = 1,373.14 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.53x = 410,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,870.20/915.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.78

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