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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.26, 1,377.66 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.26, 1,377.66 and 341 is: 511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.26 : 1,377.66 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.26/1,377.66 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.26x = 1,377.66 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.26x = 469,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,782.06/918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.60

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