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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,379.03 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,379.03 and 372.33 is: 558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,379.03 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,379.03 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,379.03 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 513,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,454.24/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.66

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