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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.96, 1,379.54 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.96, 1,379.54 and 334.77 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.96 : 1,379.54 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.96/1,379.54 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.96x = 1,379.54 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.96x = 461,821.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,821.71/919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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