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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.40, 1,376.24 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.40, 1,376.24 and 300.99 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.40 : 1,376.24 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.40/1,376.24 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.40x = 1,376.24 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.40x = 414,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,232.97/917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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