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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.71, 1,373.56 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.71, 1,373.56 and 368.35 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.71 : 1,373.56 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.71/1,373.56 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.71x = 1,373.56 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.71x = 505,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,946.47/915.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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