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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.72, 1,373.46 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.72, 1,373.46 and 257.64 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.72 : 1,373.46 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.72/1,373.46 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.72x = 1,373.46 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.72x = 353,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,858.23/915.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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