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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.52, 1,378.56 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.52, 1,378.56 and 371.09 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.52 : 1,378.56 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.52/1,378.56 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.52x = 1,378.56 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.52x = 511,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,574.67/918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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