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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.77, 1,373.61 and 395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.77, 1,373.61 and 395.51 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.77 : 1,373.61 = 395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.77/1,373.61 = 395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.77x = 1,373.61 × 395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.77x = 543,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,276.49/915.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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