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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.98, 1,378.17 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.98, 1,378.17 and 371.24 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.98 : 1,378.17 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.98/1,378.17 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.98x = 1,378.17 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.98x = 511,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,631.83/918.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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