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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.88, 1,378.20 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.88, 1,378.20 and 363.58 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.88 : 1,378.20 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.88/1,378.20 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.88x = 1,378.20 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.88x = 501,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,085.96/918.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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