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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.82, 1,379.73 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.82, 1,379.73 and 342.70 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.82 : 1,379.73 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.82/1,379.73 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.82x = 1,379.73 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.82x = 472,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,833.47/919.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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