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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.28, 1,376.88 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.28, 1,376.88 and 370.48 is: 555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.28 : 1,376.88 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.28/1,376.88 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.28x = 1,376.88 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.28x = 510,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,106.50/918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.50

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