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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,378.42 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,378.42 and 371.22 is: 557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,378.42 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,378.42 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,378.42 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 511,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,697.07/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.00

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