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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.08, 1,381.44 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.08, 1,381.44 and 336.08 is: 504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.08 : 1,381.44 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.08/1,381.44 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.08x = 1,381.44 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.08x = 464,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,274.36/921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.05

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