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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.57, 1,379.95 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.57, 1,379.95 and 342.44 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.57 : 1,379.95 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.57/1,379.95 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.57x = 1,379.95 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.57x = 472,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,550.08/919.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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