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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.20, 1,377.35 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.20, 1,377.35 and 302.10 is: 453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.20 : 1,377.35 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.20/1,377.35 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.20x = 1,377.35 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.20x = 416,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,095.92/918.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.17

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