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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,378.24 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,378.24 and 371.12 is: 556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,378.24 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,378.24 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,378.24 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 511,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,492.43/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.85

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