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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,378.63 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,378.63 and 333.97 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,378.63 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,378.63 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,378.63 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 460,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,421.06/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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