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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.66, 1,372.59 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.66, 1,372.59 and 367.50 is: 550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.66 : 1,372.59 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.66/1,372.59 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.66x = 1,372.59 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.66x = 504,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,426.83/915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.89

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