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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.92, 1,378.97 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.92, 1,378.97 and 371.94 is: 557.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.92 : 1,378.97 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.92/1,378.97 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.92x = 1,378.97 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.92x = 512,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,892.24/919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.54

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