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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.51, 1,380.62 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.51, 1,380.62 and 372.76 is: 559.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.51 : 1,380.62 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.51/1,380.62 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.51x = 1,380.62 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.51x = 514,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,637.39/919.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.69

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