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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.33, 1,377.73 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.33, 1,377.73 and 398.21 is: 597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.33 : 1,377.73 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.33/1,377.73 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.33x = 1,377.73 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.33x = 548,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,622.23/918.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.41

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