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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.63, 1,379.44 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.63, 1,379.44 and 235.63 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.63 : 1,379.44 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.63/1,379.44 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.63x = 1,379.44 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.63x = 325,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,030.55/919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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