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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.82, 1,379.36 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.82, 1,379.36 and 371.84 is: 557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.82 : 1,379.36 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.82/1,379.36 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.82x = 1,379.36 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.82x = 512,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,901.22/919.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.61

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