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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.91, 1,378.77 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.91, 1,378.77 and 372.16 is: 558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.91 : 1,378.77 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.91/1,378.77 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.91x = 1,378.77 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.91x = 513,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,123.04/918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.40

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