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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.52, 1,377.76 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.52, 1,377.76 and 302.23 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.52 : 1,377.76 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.52/1,377.76 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.52x = 1,377.76 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.52x = 416,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,400.40/918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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