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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.26, 1,381.91 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.26, 1,381.91 and 344.02 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.26 : 1,381.91 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.26/1,381.91 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.26x = 1,381.91 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.26x = 475,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,404.68/921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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