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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.55, 1,379.54 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.55, 1,379.54 and 372.11 is: 558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.55 : 1,379.54 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.55/1,379.54 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.55x = 1,379.54 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.55x = 513,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,331.87/919.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.25

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