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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,377.08 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,377.08 and 370.85 is: 555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,377.08 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,377.08 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,377.08 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 510,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,681.38/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.72

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