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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.47, 1,378.12 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.47, 1,378.12 and 370.92 is: 555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.47 : 1,378.12 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.47/1,378.12 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.47x = 1,378.12 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.47x = 511,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,172.27/919.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.94

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