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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.06, 1,377.75 and 370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.06, 1,377.75 and 370.87 is: 555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.06 : 1,377.75 = 370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.06/1,377.75 = 370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.06x = 1,377.75 × 370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.06x = 510,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,966.14/919.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.97

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