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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.52, 1,377.69 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.52, 1,377.69 and 333.52 is: 500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.52 : 1,377.69 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.52/1,377.69 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.52x = 1,377.69 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.52x = 459,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,487.17/918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.25

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