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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,378.57 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,378.57 and 334.29 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,378.57 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,378.57 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,378.57 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 460,842.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,842.17/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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