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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,377.44 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,377.44 and 362.92 is: 544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,377.44 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,377.44 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,377.44 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 499,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,900.52/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.13

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