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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.56, 1,377.98 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.56, 1,377.98 and 302.13 is: 453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.56 : 1,377.98 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.56/1,377.98 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.56x = 1,377.98 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.56x = 416,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,329.10/918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.24

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