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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.09, 1,378.73 and 371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.09, 1,378.73 and 371.33 is: 557.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.09 : 1,378.73 = 371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.09/1,378.73 = 371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.09x = 1,378.73 × 371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.09x = 511,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,957.85/919.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.03

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