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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.85, 1,378.34 and 371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.85, 1,378.34 and 371.03 is: 556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.85 : 1,378.34 = 371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.85/1,378.34 = 371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.85x = 1,378.34 × 371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.85x = 511,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,405.49/918.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.57

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