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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.04, 1,377.23 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.04, 1,377.23 and 301.78 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.04 : 1,377.23 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.04/1,377.23 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.04x = 1,377.23 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.04x = 415,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,620.47/918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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