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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.38, 1,376.55 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.38, 1,376.55 and 398.61 is: 597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.38 : 1,376.55 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.38/1,376.55 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.38x = 1,376.55 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.38x = 548,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,706.60/918.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.48

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