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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.39, 1,377.58 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.39, 1,377.58 and 397.96 is: 596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.39 : 1,377.58 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.39/1,377.58 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.39x = 1,377.58 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.39x = 548,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,221.74/918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.94

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