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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.12, 1,380.60 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.12, 1,380.60 and 343.56 is: 514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.12 : 1,380.60 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.12/1,380.60 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.12x = 1,380.60 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.12x = 474,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,318.94/921.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.94

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