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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.74, 1,379.86 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.74, 1,379.86 and 371.64 is: 557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.74 : 1,379.86 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.74/1,379.86 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.74x = 1,379.86 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.74x = 512,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,811.17/919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.56

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