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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,377.91 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,377.91 and 370.49 is: 555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,377.91 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,377.91 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,377.91 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 510,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,501.88/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.70

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