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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.64, 1,378.42 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.64, 1,378.42 and 371.20 is: 556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.64 : 1,378.42 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.64/1,378.42 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.64x = 1,378.42 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.64x = 511,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,669.50/918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.99

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