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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.58, 1,382.64 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.58, 1,382.64 and 344.50 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.58 : 1,382.64 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.58/1,382.64 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.58x = 1,382.64 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.58x = 476,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,319.48/921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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