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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.51, 1,377.90 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.51, 1,377.90 and 341.25 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.51 : 1,377.90 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.51/1,377.90 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.51x = 1,377.90 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.51x = 470,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,208.38/918.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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