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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.54, 1,377.45 and 333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.54, 1,377.45 and 333.43 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.54 : 1,377.45 = 333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.54/1,377.45 = 333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.54x = 1,377.45 × 333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.54x = 459,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,279.71/918.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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