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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.64, 1,377.12 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.64, 1,377.12 and 370.72 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.64 : 1,377.12 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.64/1,377.12 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.64x = 1,377.12 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.64x = 510,525.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,525.93/918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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