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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.58, 1,373.46 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.58, 1,373.46 and 395.74 is: 593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.58 : 1,373.46 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.58/1,373.46 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.58x = 1,373.46 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.58x = 543,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,533.06/915.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.65

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