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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.88, 1,377.02 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.88, 1,377.02 and 370.08 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.88 : 1,377.02 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.88/1,377.02 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.88x = 1,377.02 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.88x = 509,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,607.56/917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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