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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.55, 1,382.27 and 344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.55, 1,382.27 and 344.38 is: 516.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.55 : 1,382.27 = 344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.55/1,382.27 = 344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.55x = 1,382.27 × 344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.55x = 476,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,019.23/921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.54

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