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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.43, 1,377.52 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.43, 1,377.52 and 363.40 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.43 : 1,377.52 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.43/1,377.52 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.43x = 1,377.52 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.43x = 500,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,590.77/918.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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