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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.25, 1,377.35 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.25, 1,377.35 and 370.41 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.25 : 1,377.35 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.25/1,377.35 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.25x = 1,377.35 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.25x = 510,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,184.21/918.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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