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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.57, 1,372.98 and 330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.57, 1,372.98 and 330.45 is: 495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.57 : 1,372.98 = 330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.57/1,372.98 = 330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.57x = 1,372.98 × 330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.57x = 453,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,701.24/915.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.54

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