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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.44, 1,377.64 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.44, 1,377.64 and 333.42 is: 500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.44 : 1,377.64 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.44/1,377.64 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.44x = 1,377.64 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.44x = 459,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,332.73/918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.12

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