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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.62, 1,373.52 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.62, 1,373.52 and 395.52 is: 593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.62 : 1,373.52 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.62/1,373.52 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.62x = 1,373.52 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.62x = 543,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,254.63/915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.32

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