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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.36, 1,377.70 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.36, 1,377.70 and 398.25 is: 597.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.36 : 1,377.70 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.36/1,377.70 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.36x = 1,377.70 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.36x = 548,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,668.03/918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.44

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