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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.31, 1,379.14 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.31, 1,379.14 and 371.48 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.31 : 1,379.14 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.31/1,379.14 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.31x = 1,379.14 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.31x = 512,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,315.10/919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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