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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.92, 1,380.21 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.92, 1,380.21 and 335.01 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.92 : 1,380.21 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.92/1,380.21 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.92x = 1,380.21 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.92x = 462,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,384.15/919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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