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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.24, 1,377.99 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.24, 1,377.99 and 341.98 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.24 : 1,377.99 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.24/1,377.99 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.24x = 1,377.99 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.24x = 471,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,245.02/919.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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