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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.87, 1,380.14 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.87, 1,380.14 and 372.21 is: 558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.87 : 1,380.14 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.87/1,380.14 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.87x = 1,380.14 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.87x = 513,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,696.27/919.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.45

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