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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.31, 1,377.56 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.31, 1,377.56 and 269.14 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.31 : 1,377.56 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.31/1,377.56 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.31x = 1,377.56 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.31x = 370,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,755.15/918.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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