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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.25, 1,376.05 and 301.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.25, 1,376.05 and 301.00 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.25 : 1,376.05 = 301.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.25/1,376.05 = 301.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.25x = 1,376.05 × 301.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.25x = 414,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,186.86/917.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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