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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.43, 1,377.98 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.43, 1,377.98 and 371.30 is: 556.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.43 : 1,377.98 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.43/1,377.98 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.43x = 1,377.98 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.43x = 511,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,642.12/919.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.48

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