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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.33, 1,377.95 and 370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.33, 1,377.95 and 370.91 is: 556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.33 : 1,377.95 = 370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.33/1,377.95 = 370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.33x = 1,377.95 × 370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.33x = 511,086.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,086.69/918.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.54

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