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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.38, 1,377.12 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.38, 1,377.12 and 333.30 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.38 : 1,377.12 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.38/1,377.12 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.38x = 1,377.12 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.38x = 458,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,994.10/918.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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