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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.19, 1,377.22 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.19, 1,377.22 and 268.91 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.19 : 1,377.22 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.19/1,377.22 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.19x = 1,377.22 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.19x = 370,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,348.23/918.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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