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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.03, 1,376.76 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.03, 1,376.76 and 301.60 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.03 : 1,376.76 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.03/1,376.76 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.03x = 1,376.76 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.03x = 415,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,223.93/918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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