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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,377.16 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,377.16 and 370.29 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,377.16 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,377.16 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,377.16 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 509,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,948.58/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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