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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.68, 1,373.46 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.68, 1,373.46 and 338.50 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.68 : 1,373.46 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.68/1,373.46 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.68x = 1,373.46 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.68x = 464,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,916.21/915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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