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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.04, 1,378.89 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.04, 1,378.89 and 371.37 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.04 : 1,378.89 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.04/1,378.89 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.04x = 1,378.89 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.04x = 512,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,078.38/919.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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