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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.93, 1,378.06 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.93, 1,378.06 and 370.93 is: 556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.93 : 1,378.06 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.93/1,378.06 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.93x = 1,378.06 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.93x = 511,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,163.80/918.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.26

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