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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.95, 1,374.01 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.95, 1,374.01 and 367.83 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.95 : 1,374.01 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.95/1,374.01 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.95x = 1,374.01 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.95x = 505,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,401.18/915.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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