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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.75, 1,378.59 and 370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.75, 1,378.59 and 370.95 is: 556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.75 : 1,378.59 = 370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.75/1,378.59 = 370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.75x = 1,378.59 × 370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.75x = 511,387.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,387.96/918.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.61

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