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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.28, 1,379.44 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.28, 1,379.44 and 371.36 is: 557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.28 : 1,379.44 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.28/1,379.44 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.28x = 1,379.44 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.28x = 512,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,268.84/919.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.25

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