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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.58, 1,373.18 and 330.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.58, 1,373.18 and 330.49 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.58 : 1,373.18 = 330.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.58/1,373.18 = 330.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.58x = 1,373.18 × 330.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.58x = 453,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,822.26/915.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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