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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.69, 1,380.14 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.69, 1,380.14 and 342.56 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.69 : 1,380.14 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.69/1,380.14 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.69x = 1,380.14 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.69x = 472,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,783.78/919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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