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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,373.64 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,373.64 and 338.50 is: 507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,373.64 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,373.64 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,373.64 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 464,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,977.14/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.75

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