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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.23, 1,379.12 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.23, 1,379.12 and 371.13 is: 556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.23 : 1,379.12 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.23/1,379.12 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.23x = 1,379.12 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.23x = 511,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,830.95/919.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.80

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