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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.61, 1,372.40 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.61, 1,372.40 and 359.91 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.61 : 1,372.40 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.61/1,372.40 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.61x = 1,372.40 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.61x = 493,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,931.82/915.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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