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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.22, 1,375.97 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.22, 1,375.97 and 370.11 is: 554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.22 : 1,375.97 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.22/1,375.97 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.22x = 1,375.97 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.22x = 509,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,260.26/918.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.62

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