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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.52, 1,376.89 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.52, 1,376.89 and 301.80 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.52 : 1,376.89 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.52/1,376.89 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.52x = 1,376.89 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.52x = 415,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,545.40/918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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