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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.70, 1,379.39 and 334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.70, 1,379.39 and 334.67 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.70 : 1,379.39 = 334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.70/1,379.39 = 334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.70x = 1,379.39 × 334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.70x = 461,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,642.23/919.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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