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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.27, 1,376.52 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.27, 1,376.52 and 301.55 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.27 : 1,376.52 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.27/1,376.52 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.27x = 1,376.52 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.27x = 415,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,082.72/918.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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