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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.28, 1,377.78 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.28, 1,377.78 and 341.20 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.28 : 1,377.78 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.28/1,377.78 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.28x = 1,377.78 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.28x = 470,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,098.54/918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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