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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.08, 1,377.53 and 371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.08, 1,377.53 and 371.33 is: 557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.08 : 1,377.53 = 371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.08/1,377.53 = 371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.08x = 1,377.53 × 371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.08x = 511,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,518.21/918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.16

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