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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.84, 1,380.07 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.84, 1,380.07 and 371.73 is: 557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.84 : 1,380.07 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.84/1,380.07 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.84x = 1,380.07 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.84x = 513,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,013.42/919.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.72

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