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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,374.11 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,374.11 and 368.15 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,374.11 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,374.11 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,374.11 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 505,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,873.34/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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