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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.55, 1,373.50 and 367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.55, 1,373.50 and 367.77 is: 551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.55 : 1,373.50 = 367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.55/1,373.50 = 367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.55x = 1,373.50 × 367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.55x = 505,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,133.69/915.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.73

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