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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.21, 1,377.33 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.21, 1,377.33 and 301.95 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.21 : 1,377.33 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.21/1,377.33 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.21x = 1,377.33 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.21x = 415,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,884.79/918.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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