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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.04, 1,381.38 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.04, 1,381.38 and 343.72 is: 515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.04 : 1,381.38 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.04/1,381.38 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.04x = 1,381.38 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.04x = 474,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,807.93/921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.51

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