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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.91, 1,373.81 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.91, 1,373.81 and 330.89 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.91 : 1,373.81 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.91/1,373.81 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.91x = 1,373.81 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.91x = 454,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,573.33/915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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