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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.78, 1,372.83 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.78, 1,372.83 and 338.25 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.78 : 1,372.83 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.78/1,372.83 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.78x = 1,372.83 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.78x = 464,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,359.75/915.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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