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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.25, 1,377.55 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.25, 1,377.55 and 302 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.25 : 1,377.55 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.25/1,377.55 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.25x = 1,377.55 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.25x = 416,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,020.10/918.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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