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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.08, 1,377.08 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.08, 1,377.08 and 370.12 is: 555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.08 : 1,377.08 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.08/1,377.08 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.08x = 1,377.08 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.08x = 509,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,684.85/918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.16

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