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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,378.29 and 398.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,378.29 and 398.99 is: 598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,378.29 = 398.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,378.29 = 398.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,378.29 × 398.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 549,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,917.04/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.14

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