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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.12, 1,377.42 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.12, 1,377.42 and 268.83 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.12 : 1,377.42 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.12/1,377.42 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.12x = 1,377.42 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.12x = 370,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,291.82/918.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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