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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.41, 1,376.80 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.41, 1,376.80 and 340.88 is: 511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.41 : 1,376.80 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.41/1,376.80 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.41x = 1,376.80 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.41x = 469,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,315.85/918.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.01

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