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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,376.48 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,376.48 and 397.92 is: 596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,376.48 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,376.48 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,376.48 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 547,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,728.92/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.42

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