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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.22, 1,378.74 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.22, 1,378.74 and 334.22 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.22 : 1,378.74 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.22/1,378.74 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.22x = 1,378.74 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.22x = 460,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,802.48/919.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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