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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.09, 1,376.07 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.09, 1,376.07 and 369.92 is: 554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.09 : 1,376.07 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.09/1,376.07 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.09x = 1,376.07 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.09x = 509,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,028.93/918.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.44

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