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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.71, 1,380.27 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.71, 1,380.27 and 372.29 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.71 : 1,380.27 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.71/1,380.27 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.71x = 1,380.27 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.71x = 513,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,853.82/919.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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