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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.52, 1,382.40 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.52, 1,382.40 and 336.45 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.52 : 1,382.40 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.52/1,382.40 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.52x = 1,382.40 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.52x = 465,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,108.48/921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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