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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,377 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,377 and 362.88 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,377 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,377 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,377 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 499,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,685.76/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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