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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.11, 1,378.66 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.11, 1,378.66 and 370.94 is: 556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.11 : 1,378.66 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.11/1,378.66 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.11x = 1,378.66 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.11x = 511,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,395.81/919.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.40

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