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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.59, 1,373.48 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.59, 1,373.48 and 367.71 is: 551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.59 : 1,373.48 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.59/1,373.48 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.59x = 1,373.48 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.59x = 505,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,036.72/915.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.60

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