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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.18, 1,376.91 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.18, 1,376.91 and 370.23 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.18 : 1,376.91 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.18/1,376.91 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.18x = 1,376.91 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.18x = 509,773.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,773.39/918.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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