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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.94, 1,377.94 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.94, 1,377.94 and 370.97 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.94 : 1,377.94 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.94/1,377.94 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.94x = 1,377.94 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.94x = 511,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,174.40/918.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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