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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.99, 1,378.74 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.99, 1,378.74 and 333.97 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.99 : 1,378.74 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.99/1,378.74 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.99x = 1,378.74 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.99x = 460,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,457.80/918.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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