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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.65, 1,378.80 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.65, 1,378.80 and 342.12 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.65 : 1,378.80 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.65/1,378.80 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.65x = 1,378.80 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.65x = 471,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,715.06/919.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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