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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.08, 1,381.06 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.08, 1,381.06 and 335.80 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.08 : 1,381.06 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.08/1,381.06 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.08x = 1,381.06 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.08x = 463,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,759.95/921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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