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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.55, 1,377.60 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.55, 1,377.60 and 269.34 is: 403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.55 : 1,377.60 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.55/1,377.60 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.55x = 1,377.60 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.55x = 371,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,042.78/918.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.94

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