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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,377.50 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,377.50 and 341.48 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,377.50 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,377.50 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,377.50 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 470,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,388.70/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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