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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.81, 1,378.26 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.81, 1,378.26 and 269.55 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.81 : 1,378.26 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.81/1,378.26 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.81x = 1,378.26 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.81x = 371,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,509.98/918.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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