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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.24, 1,376.80 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.24, 1,376.80 and 370.68 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.24 : 1,376.80 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.24/1,376.80 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.24x = 1,376.80 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.24x = 510,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,352.22/918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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