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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.10, 1,378.63 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.10, 1,378.63 and 371.27 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.10 : 1,378.63 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.10/1,378.63 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.10x = 1,378.63 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.10x = 511,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,843.96/919.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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