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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.84, 1,377.89 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.84, 1,377.89 and 293.94 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.84 : 1,377.89 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.84/1,377.89 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.84x = 1,377.89 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.84x = 405,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,015.52/918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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