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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,377.30 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,377.30 and 268.77 is: 403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,377.30 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,377.30 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,377.30 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 370,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,176.92/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.22

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