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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.55, 1,378.11 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.55, 1,378.11 and 371.08 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.55 : 1,378.11 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.55/1,378.11 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.55x = 1,378.11 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.55x = 511,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,392.17/919.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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