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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.48, 1,381.86 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.48, 1,381.86 and 336.30 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.48 : 1,381.86 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.48/1,381.86 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.48x = 1,381.86 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.48x = 464,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,719.52/921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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