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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.17, 1,381.89 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.17, 1,381.89 and 344 is: 516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.17 : 1,381.89 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.17/1,381.89 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.17x = 1,381.89 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.17x = 475,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,370.16/921.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.05

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