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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.13, 1,381.23 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.13, 1,381.23 and 336.10 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.13 : 1,381.23 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.13/1,381.23 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.13x = 1,381.23 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.13x = 464,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,231.40/921.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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