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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.47, 1,376.89 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.47, 1,376.89 and 370.31 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.47 : 1,376.89 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.47/1,376.89 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.47x = 1,376.89 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.47x = 509,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,868.33/918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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