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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.23, 1,376.36 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.23, 1,376.36 and 301.76 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.23 : 1,376.36 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.23/1,376.36 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.23x = 1,376.36 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.23x = 415,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,322.00/918.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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