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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.09, 1,377.21 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.09, 1,377.21 and 293.48 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.09 : 1,377.21 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.09/1,377.21 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.09x = 1,377.21 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.09x = 404,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,176.70/918.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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