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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.35, 1,379.57 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.35, 1,379.57 and 371.45 is: 557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.35 : 1,379.57 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.35/1,379.57 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.35x = 1,379.57 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.35x = 512,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,442.87/919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.40

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