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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.72, 1,377.54 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.72, 1,377.54 and 333.54 is: 500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.72 : 1,377.54 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.72/1,377.54 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.72x = 1,377.54 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.72x = 459,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,464.69/918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.11

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