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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.04, 1,376.48 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.04, 1,376.48 and 390.32 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.04 : 1,376.48 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.04/1,376.48 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.04x = 1,376.48 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.04x = 537,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,267.67/918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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