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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.38, 1,376.28 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.38, 1,376.28 and 301.08 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.38 : 1,376.28 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.38/1,376.28 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.38x = 1,376.28 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.38x = 414,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,370.38/917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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