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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.67, 1,373.14 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.67, 1,373.14 and 330.56 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.67 : 1,373.14 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.67/1,373.14 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.67x = 1,373.14 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.67x = 453,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,896.64/915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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