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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.49, 1,379.23 and 334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.49, 1,379.23 and 334.49 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.49 : 1,379.23 = 334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.49/1,379.23 = 334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.49x = 1,379.23 × 334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.49x = 461,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,341.25/919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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