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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.63, 1,372.50 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.63, 1,372.50 and 367.58 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.63 : 1,372.50 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.63/1,372.50 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.63x = 1,372.50 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.63x = 504,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,496.69/915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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