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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.56, 1,378.50 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.56, 1,378.50 and 371.37 is: 556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.56 : 1,378.50 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.56/1,378.50 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.56x = 1,378.50 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.56x = 511,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,933.55/919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.72

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