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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.36, 1,379.04 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.36, 1,379.04 and 399.34 is: 599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.36 : 1,379.04 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.36/1,379.04 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.36x = 1,379.04 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.36x = 550,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,705.83/919.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.01

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