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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.44, 1,377.74 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.44, 1,377.74 and 269.18 is: 403.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.44 : 1,377.74 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.44/1,377.74 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.44x = 1,377.74 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.44x = 370,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,851.82/918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.79

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