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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.70, 1,374.08 and 388.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.70, 1,374.08 and 388.57 is: 583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.70 : 1,374.08 = 388.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.70/1,374.08 = 388.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.70x = 1,374.08 × 388.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.70x = 533,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,926.27/915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.08

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