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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.88, 1,377.72 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.88, 1,377.72 and 302.37 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.88 : 1,377.72 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.88/1,377.72 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.88x = 1,377.72 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.88x = 416,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,581.20/918.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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