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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.35, 1,377.59 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.35, 1,377.59 and 370.53 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.35 : 1,377.59 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.35/1,377.59 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.35x = 1,377.59 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.35x = 510,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,438.42/918.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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