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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.74, 1,380.06 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.74, 1,380.06 and 372.41 is: 558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.74 : 1,380.06 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.74/1,380.06 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.74x = 1,380.06 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.74x = 513,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,941.24/919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.79

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