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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.88, 1,373.54 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.88, 1,373.54 and 330.81 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.88 : 1,373.54 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.88/1,373.54 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.88x = 1,373.54 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.88x = 454,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,383.28/915.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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