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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,377.18 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,377.18 and 341.52 is: 511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,377.18 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,377.18 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,377.18 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 470,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,334.51/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.81

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