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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.47, 1,376.69 and 398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.47, 1,376.69 and 398.30 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.47 : 1,376.69 = 398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.47/1,376.69 = 398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.47x = 1,376.69 × 398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.47x = 548,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,326.75/918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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