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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.90, 1,374.32 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.90, 1,374.32 and 367.93 is: 552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.90 : 1,374.32 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.90/1,374.32 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.90x = 1,374.32 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.90x = 505,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,653.56/915.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.08

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