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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,379.27 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,379.27 and 371.58 is: 557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,379.27 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,379.27 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,379.27 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 512,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,509.15/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.45

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