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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.42, 1,377.77 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.42, 1,377.77 and 333.47 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.42 : 1,377.77 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.42/1,377.77 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.42x = 1,377.77 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.42x = 459,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,444.96/918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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