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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.71, 1,373.74 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.71, 1,373.74 and 367.94 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.71 : 1,373.74 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.71/1,373.74 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.71x = 1,373.74 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.71x = 505,447.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,447.03/915.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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