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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.33, 1,377.54 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.33, 1,377.54 and 269.07 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.33 : 1,377.54 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.33/1,377.54 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.33x = 1,377.54 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.33x = 370,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,654.69/918.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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