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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.57, 1,379.42 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.57, 1,379.42 and 371.74 is: 557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.57 : 1,379.42 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.57/1,379.42 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.57x = 1,379.42 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.57x = 512,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,783.73/919.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.63

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