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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.23, 1,380.82 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.23, 1,380.82 and 335.75 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.23 : 1,380.82 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.23/1,380.82 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.23x = 1,380.82 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.23x = 463,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,610.97/921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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