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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,380.92 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,380.92 and 343.62 is: 515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,380.92 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,380.92 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,380.92 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 474,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,511.73/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.12

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