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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,381.69 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,381.69 and 336.60 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,381.69 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,381.69 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,381.69 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 465,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,076.85/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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