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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,377.54 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,377.54 and 341.34 is: 511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,377.54 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,377.54 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,377.54 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 470,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,209.50/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.88

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