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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.02, 1,377.23 and 398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.02, 1,377.23 and 398 is: 597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.02 : 1,377.23 = 398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.02/1,377.23 = 398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.02x = 1,377.23 × 398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.02x = 548,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,137.54/918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.09

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