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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,376.25 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,376.25 and 369.87 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,376.25 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,376.25 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,376.25 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 509,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,027.04/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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