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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.01, 1,377.90 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.01, 1,377.90 and 302.50 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.01 : 1,377.90 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.01/1,377.90 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.01x = 1,377.90 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.01x = 416,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,814.75/919.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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