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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.91, 1,378.98 and 342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.91, 1,378.98 and 342.65 is: 513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.91 : 1,378.98 = 342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.91/1,378.98 = 342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.91x = 1,378.98 × 342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.91x = 472,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,500.60/919.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.64

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