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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.30, 1,377.54 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.30, 1,377.54 and 370.35 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.30 : 1,377.54 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.30/1,377.54 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.30x = 1,377.54 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.30x = 510,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,171.94/918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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