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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.05, 1,376.60 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.05, 1,376.60 and 332.82 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.05 : 1,376.60 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.05/1,376.60 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.05x = 1,376.60 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.05x = 458,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,158.35/918.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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