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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.29, 1,378.53 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.29, 1,378.53 and 371.46 is: 557.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.29 : 1,378.53 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.29/1,378.53 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.29x = 1,378.53 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.29x = 512,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,068.75/919.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.03

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