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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,378.18 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,378.18 and 334.19 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,378.18 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,378.18 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,378.18 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 460,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,577.84/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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