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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.30, 1,379.04 and 371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.30, 1,379.04 and 371.35 is: 557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.30 : 1,379.04 = 371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.30/1,379.04 = 371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.30x = 1,379.04 × 371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.30x = 512,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,106.50/919.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.06

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