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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.95, 1,379.61 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.95, 1,379.61 and 334.80 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.95 : 1,379.61 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.95/1,379.61 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.95x = 1,379.61 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.95x = 461,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,893.43/919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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