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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.89, 1,373.69 and 338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.89, 1,373.69 and 338.63 is: 507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.89 : 1,373.69 = 338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.89/1,373.69 = 338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.89x = 1,373.69 × 338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.89x = 465,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,172.64/915.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.89

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