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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.86, 1,373.70 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.86, 1,373.70 and 257.68 is: 386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.86 : 1,373.70 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.86/1,373.70 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.86x = 1,373.70 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.86x = 353,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,977.70/915.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.50

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