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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.53, 1,379.73 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.53, 1,379.73 and 372.12 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.53 : 1,379.73 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.53/1,379.73 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.53x = 1,379.73 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.53x = 513,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,425.13/919.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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