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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.88, 1,372.98 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.88, 1,372.98 and 330.74 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.88 : 1,372.98 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.88/1,372.98 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.88x = 1,372.98 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.88x = 454,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,099.41/915.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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