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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.46, 1,379.18 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.46, 1,379.18 and 371.50 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.46 : 1,379.18 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.46/1,379.18 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.46x = 1,379.18 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.46x = 512,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,362.85/919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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