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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.98, 1,373.96 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.98, 1,373.96 and 368.01 is: 552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.98 : 1,373.96 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.98/1,373.96 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.98x = 1,373.96 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.98x = 505,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,631.94/915.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.02

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