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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.71, 1,372.95 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.71, 1,372.95 and 359.91 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.71 : 1,372.95 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.71/1,372.95 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.71x = 1,372.95 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.71x = 494,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,138.43/915.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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