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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.21, 1,375.94 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.21, 1,375.94 and 370.10 is: 554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.21 : 1,375.94 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.21/1,375.94 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.21x = 1,375.94 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.21x = 509,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,228.51/918.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.59

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