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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.67, 1,379.04 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.67, 1,379.04 and 342.14 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.67 : 1,379.04 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.67/1,379.04 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.67x = 1,379.04 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.67x = 471,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,824.75/919.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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