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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.96, 1,378.87 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.96, 1,378.87 and 371.46 is: 556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.96 : 1,378.87 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.96/1,378.87 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.96x = 1,378.87 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.96x = 512,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,197.50/919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.76

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