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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.22, 1,377.52 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.22, 1,377.52 and 398.22 is: 597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.22 : 1,377.52 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.22/1,377.52 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.22x = 1,377.52 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.22x = 548,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,556.01/918.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.41

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