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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.53, 1,379.54 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.53, 1,379.54 and 334.58 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.53 : 1,379.54 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.53/1,379.54 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.53x = 1,379.54 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.53x = 461,564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,564.35/919.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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