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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.82, 1,378.41 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.82, 1,378.41 and 334 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.82 : 1,378.41 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.82/1,378.41 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.82x = 1,378.41 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.82x = 460,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,388.94/918.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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