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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.71, 1,376.98 and 340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.71, 1,376.98 and 340.91 is: 510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.71 : 1,376.98 = 340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.71/1,376.98 = 340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.71x = 1,376.98 × 340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.71x = 469,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,426.25/918.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.96

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