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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.92, 1,373.63 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.92, 1,373.63 and 360.54 is: 540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.92 : 1,373.63 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.92/1,373.63 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.92x = 1,373.63 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.92x = 495,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,248.56/915.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.71

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