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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,379.19 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,379.19 and 371.13 is: 556.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,379.19 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,379.19 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,379.19 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 511,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,858.78/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.82

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