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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.37, 1,377.56 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.37, 1,377.56 and 269.11 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.37 : 1,377.56 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.37/1,377.56 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.37x = 1,377.56 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.37x = 370,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,718.28/918.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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