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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,377.38 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,377.38 and 301.96 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,377.38 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,377.38 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,377.38 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 415,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,913.66/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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