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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.55, 1,379.33 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.55, 1,379.33 and 334.53 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.55 : 1,379.33 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.55/1,379.33 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.55x = 1,379.33 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.55x = 461,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,426.85/919.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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