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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.17, 1,376.12 and 370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.17, 1,376.12 and 370.05 is: 554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.17 : 1,376.12 = 370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.17/1,376.12 = 370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.17x = 1,376.12 × 370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.17x = 509,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,231.36/918.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.62

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