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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.67, 1,377.09 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.67, 1,377.09 and 370.69 is: 555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.67 : 1,377.09 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.67/1,377.09 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.67x = 1,377.09 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.67x = 510,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,473.49/918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.67

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