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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.74, 1,373.72 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.74, 1,373.72 and 299.52 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.74 : 1,373.72 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.74/1,373.72 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.74x = 1,373.72 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.74x = 411,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,456.61/915.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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