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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.08, 1,377.48 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.08, 1,377.48 and 341.36 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.08 : 1,377.48 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.08/1,377.48 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.08x = 1,377.48 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.08x = 470,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,216.57/918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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