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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919, 1,377.96 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919, 1,377.96 and 371.44 is: 556.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919 : 1,377.96 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919/1,377.96 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919x = 1,377.96 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919x = 511,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,829.46/919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.94

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