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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.02, 1,377.84 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.02, 1,377.84 and 302.40 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.02 : 1,377.84 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.02/1,377.84 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.02x = 1,377.84 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.02x = 416,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,658.82/919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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