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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.24, 1,382.48 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.24, 1,382.48 and 344.12 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.24 : 1,382.48 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.24/1,382.48 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.24x = 1,382.48 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.24x = 475,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,739.02/921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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