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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.48, 1,378.86 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.48, 1,378.86 and 334.30 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.48 : 1,378.86 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.48/1,378.86 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.48x = 1,378.86 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.48x = 460,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,952.90/919.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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