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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.14, 1,377.32 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.14, 1,377.32 and 333.42 is: 500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.14 : 1,377.32 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.14/1,377.32 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.14x = 1,377.32 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.14x = 459,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,226.03/918.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.17

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