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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.57, 1,373.22 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.57, 1,373.22 and 338.58 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.57 : 1,373.22 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.57/1,373.22 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.57x = 1,373.22 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.57x = 464,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,944.83/915.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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