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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,378.67 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,378.67 and 364.02 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,378.67 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,378.67 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,378.67 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 501,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,861.63/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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