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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.74, 1,374.15 and 339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.74, 1,374.15 and 339.02 is: 508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.74 : 1,374.15 = 339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.74/1,374.15 = 339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.74x = 1,374.15 × 339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.74x = 465,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,864.33/915.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.73

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