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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.30, 1,377.42 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.30, 1,377.42 and 269.01 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.30 : 1,377.42 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.30/1,377.42 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.30x = 1,377.42 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.30x = 370,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,539.75/918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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