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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.93, 1,373.45 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.93, 1,373.45 and 367.67 is: 551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.93 : 1,373.45 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.93/1,373.45 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.93x = 1,373.45 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.93x = 504,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,977.96/915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.33

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