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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.23, 1,376.39 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.23, 1,376.39 and 369.65 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.23 : 1,376.39 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.23/1,376.39 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.23x = 1,376.39 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.23x = 508,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,786.93/918.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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