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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.24, 1,376.88 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.24, 1,376.88 and 341.28 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.24 : 1,376.88 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.24/1,376.88 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.24x = 1,376.88 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.24x = 469,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,901.61/918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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