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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.69, 1,378.17 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.69, 1,378.17 and 269.43 is: 404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.69 : 1,378.17 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.69/1,378.17 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.69x = 1,378.17 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.69x = 371,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,320.34/918.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.18

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