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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.02, 1,376.94 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.02, 1,376.94 and 333.02 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.02 : 1,376.94 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.02/1,376.94 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.02x = 1,376.94 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.02x = 458,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,548.56/918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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