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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.48, 1,377.60 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.48, 1,377.60 and 340.92 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.48 : 1,377.60 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.48/1,377.60 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.48x = 1,377.60 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.48x = 469,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,651.39/918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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