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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.56, 1,373.71 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.56, 1,373.71 and 368.13 is: 552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.56 : 1,373.71 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.56/1,373.71 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.56x = 1,373.71 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.56x = 505,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,703.86/915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.34

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