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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.38, 1,377.57 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.38, 1,377.57 and 269.15 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.38 : 1,377.57 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.38/1,377.57 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.38x = 1,377.57 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.38x = 370,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,766.08/918.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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