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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.23, 1,376.97 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.23, 1,376.97 and 370.27 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.23 : 1,376.97 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.23/1,376.97 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.23x = 1,376.97 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.23x = 509,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,841.95/918.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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