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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.20, 1,378.71 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.20, 1,378.71 and 371.43 is: 557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.20 : 1,378.71 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.20/1,378.71 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.20x = 1,378.71 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.20x = 512,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,094.26/919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.11

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