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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.40, 1,378.17 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.40, 1,378.17 and 333.90 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.40 : 1,378.17 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.40/1,378.17 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.40x = 1,378.17 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.40x = 460,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,170.96/919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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