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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.63, 1,378.63 and 371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.63, 1,378.63 and 371.71 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.63 : 1,378.63 = 371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.63/1,378.63 = 371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.63x = 1,378.63 × 371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.63x = 512,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,450.56/919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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