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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.21, 1,377.78 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.21, 1,377.78 and 370.78 is: 556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.21 : 1,377.78 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.21/1,377.78 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.21x = 1,377.78 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.21x = 510,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,853.27/918.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.36

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