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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.23, 1,377.41 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.23, 1,377.41 and 370.41 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.23 : 1,377.41 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.23/1,377.41 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.23x = 1,377.41 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.23x = 510,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,204.59/918.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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