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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.80, 1,378.20 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.80, 1,378.20 and 370.76 is: 556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.80 : 1,378.20 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.80/1,378.20 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.80x = 1,378.20 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.80x = 510,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,981.43/918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.14

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