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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,378.91 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,378.91 and 342.02 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,378.91 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,378.91 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,378.91 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 471,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,614.80/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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