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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.46, 1,377.68 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.46, 1,377.68 and 333.44 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.46 : 1,377.68 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.46/1,377.68 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.46x = 1,377.68 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.46x = 459,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,373.62/918.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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