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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.54, 1,372.26 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.54, 1,372.26 and 367.56 is: 550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.54 : 1,372.26 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.54/1,372.26 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.54x = 1,372.26 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.54x = 504,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,387.89/915.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.92

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