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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.65, 1,377.78 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.65, 1,377.78 and 333.56 is: 500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.65 : 1,377.78 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.65/1,377.78 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.65x = 1,377.78 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.65x = 459,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,574.49/918.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.27

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