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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.15, 1,377.41 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.15, 1,377.41 and 398.06 is: 597.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.15 : 1,377.41 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.15/1,377.41 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.15x = 1,377.41 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.15x = 548,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,282.95/918.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.16

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