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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,377.18 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,377.18 and 405 is: 607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,377.18 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,377.18 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,377.18 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 557,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,757.90/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.34

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