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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.72, 1,372.36 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.72, 1,372.36 and 338.04 is: 506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.72 : 1,372.36 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.72/1,372.36 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.72x = 1,372.36 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.72x = 463,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,912.57/915.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.61

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