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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.31, 1,379.41 and 371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.31, 1,379.41 and 371.57 is: 557.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.31 : 1,379.41 = 371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.31/1,379.41 = 371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.31x = 1,379.41 × 371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.31x = 512,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,539.55/919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.53

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