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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.54, 1,379.74 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.54, 1,379.74 and 372.12 is: 558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.54 : 1,379.74 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.54/1,379.74 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.54x = 1,379.74 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.54x = 513,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,428.85/919.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.35

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