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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.18, 1,377.12 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.18, 1,377.12 and 268.76 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.18 : 1,377.12 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.18/1,377.12 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.18x = 1,377.12 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.18x = 370,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,114.77/918.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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