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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.92, 1,378.98 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.92, 1,378.98 and 341.72 is: 512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.92 : 1,378.98 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.92/1,378.98 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.92x = 1,378.98 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.92x = 471,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,225.05/918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.80

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