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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,377.30 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,377.30 and 301.87 is: 452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,377.30 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,377.30 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,377.30 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 415,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,758.66/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.83

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