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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.82, 1,378.23 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.82, 1,378.23 and 341.70 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.82 : 1,378.23 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.82/1,378.23 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.82x = 1,378.23 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.82x = 470,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,941.19/918.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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