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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.40, 1,377.74 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.40, 1,377.74 and 301.99 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.40 : 1,377.74 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.40/1,377.74 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.40x = 1,377.74 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.40x = 416,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,062.19/918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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