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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.17, 1,377.84 and 371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.17, 1,377.84 and 371.19 is: 556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.17 : 1,377.84 = 371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.17/1,377.84 = 371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.17x = 1,377.84 × 371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.17x = 511,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,440.43/919.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.42

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