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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.56, 1,373.25 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.56, 1,373.25 and 330.54 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.56 : 1,373.25 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.56/1,373.25 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.56x = 1,373.25 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.56x = 453,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,914.06/915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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