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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.50, 1,378.80 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.50, 1,378.80 and 371.58 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.50 : 1,378.80 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.50/1,378.80 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.50x = 1,378.80 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.50x = 512,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,334.50/919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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