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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.65, 1,379.91 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.65, 1,379.91 and 372.21 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.65 : 1,379.91 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.65/1,379.91 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.65x = 1,379.91 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.65x = 513,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,616.30/919.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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