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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.12, 1,378.98 and 371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.12, 1,378.98 and 371.02 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.12 : 1,378.98 = 371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.12/1,378.98 = 371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.12x = 1,378.98 × 371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.12x = 511,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,629.16/919.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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