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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.40, 1,378.04 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.40, 1,378.04 and 370.96 is: 556.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.40 : 1,378.04 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.40/1,378.04 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.40x = 1,378.04 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.40x = 511,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,195.86/918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.62

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