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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.48, 1,379.10 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.48, 1,379.10 and 341.92 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.48 : 1,379.10 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.48/1,379.10 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.48x = 1,379.10 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.48x = 471,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,541.87/919.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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