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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.18, 1,378.41 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.18, 1,378.41 and 371.20 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.18 : 1,378.41 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.18/1,378.41 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.18x = 1,378.41 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.18x = 511,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,665.79/919.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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