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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.32, 1,377.52 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.32, 1,377.52 and 269.12 is: 403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.32 : 1,377.52 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.32/1,377.52 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.32x = 1,377.52 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.32x = 370,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,718.18/918.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.69

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