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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.81, 1,378.36 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.81, 1,378.36 and 302.38 is: 453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.81 : 1,378.36 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.81/1,378.36 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.81x = 1,378.36 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.81x = 416,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,786.98/918.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.62

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