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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.10, 1,376.43 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.10, 1,376.43 and 341.38 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.10 : 1,376.43 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.10/1,376.43 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.10x = 1,376.43 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.10x = 469,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,885.67/918.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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