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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.96, 1,378.44 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.96, 1,378.44 and 341.76 is: 512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.96 : 1,378.44 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.96/1,378.44 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.96x = 1,378.44 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.96x = 471,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,095.65/918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.64

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