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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.21, 1,377.40 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.21, 1,377.40 and 301.92 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.21 : 1,377.40 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.21/1,377.40 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.21x = 1,377.40 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.21x = 415,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,860.79/918.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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