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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.11, 1,378.80 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.11, 1,378.80 and 334.16 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.11 : 1,378.80 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.11/1,378.80 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.11x = 1,378.80 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.11x = 460,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,732.91/919.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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