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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.15, 1,377.66 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.15, 1,377.66 and 370.71 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.15 : 1,377.66 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.15/1,377.66 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.15x = 1,377.66 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.15x = 510,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,712.34/918.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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