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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.10, 1,377.93 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.10, 1,377.93 and 342.38 is: 513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.10 : 1,377.93 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.10/1,377.93 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.10x = 1,377.93 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.10x = 471,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,775.67/919.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.30

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