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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.59, 1,377.89 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.59, 1,377.89 and 269.51 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.59 : 1,377.89 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.59/1,377.89 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.59x = 1,377.89 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.59x = 371,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,353.79/918.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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