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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.93, 1,378.73 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.93, 1,378.73 and 371.80 is: 557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.93 : 1,378.73 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.93/1,378.73 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.93x = 1,378.73 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.93x = 512,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,609.96/919.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.23

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