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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.57, 1,372.28 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.57, 1,372.28 and 366.93 is: 549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.57 : 1,372.28 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.57/1,372.28 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.57x = 1,372.28 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.57x = 503,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,528.87/915.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.96

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