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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.15, 1,376.20 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.15, 1,376.20 and 397.55 is: 595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.15 : 1,376.20 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.15/1,376.20 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.15x = 1,376.20 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.15x = 547,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,108.31/918.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.88

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