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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.64, 1,373.40 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.64, 1,373.40 and 330.64 is: 495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.64 : 1,373.40 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.64/1,373.40 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.64x = 1,373.40 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.64x = 454,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,100.98/915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.94

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