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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.32, 1,377.52 and 370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.32, 1,377.52 and 370.43 is: 555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.32 : 1,377.52 = 370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.32/1,377.52 = 370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.32x = 1,377.52 × 370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.32x = 510,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,272.09/918.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.66

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