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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.80, 1,377.72 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.80, 1,377.72 and 363.32 is: 544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.80 : 1,377.72 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.80/1,377.72 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.80x = 1,377.72 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.80x = 500,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,553.23/918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.79

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