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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.48, 1,376.68 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.48, 1,376.68 and 370.01 is: 554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.48 : 1,376.68 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.48/1,376.68 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.48x = 1,376.68 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.48x = 509,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,385.37/918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.60

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