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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.21, 1,377.16 and 340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.21, 1,377.16 and 340.95 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.21 : 1,377.16 = 340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.21/1,377.16 = 340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.21x = 1,377.16 × 340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.21x = 469,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,542.70/918.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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