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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.57, 1,373.36 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.57, 1,373.36 and 338.45 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.57 : 1,373.36 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.57/1,373.36 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.57x = 1,373.36 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.57x = 464,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,805.13/915.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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