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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.24, 1,376.49 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.24, 1,376.49 and 340.98 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.24 : 1,376.49 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.24/1,376.49 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.24x = 1,376.49 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.24x = 469,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,355.56/918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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