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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.64, 1,373.92 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.64, 1,373.92 and 368.22 is: 552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.64 : 1,373.92 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.64/1,373.92 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.64x = 1,373.92 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.64x = 505,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,904.82/915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.51

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