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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.21, 1,376.80 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.21, 1,376.80 and 369.75 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.21 : 1,376.80 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.21/1,376.80 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.21x = 1,376.80 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.21x = 509,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,071.80/918.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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