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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.50, 1,376.45 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.50, 1,376.45 and 370.31 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.50 : 1,376.45 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.50/1,376.45 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.50x = 1,376.45 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.50x = 509,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,711.35/918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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