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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.90, 1,374.56 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.90, 1,374.56 and 368.45 is: 552.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.90 : 1,374.56 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.90/1,374.56 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.90x = 1,374.56 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.90x = 506,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,447.92/915.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.95

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