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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.61, 1,382.55 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.61, 1,382.55 and 336.64 is: 505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.61 : 1,382.55 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.61/1,382.55 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.61x = 1,382.55 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.61x = 465,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,421.63/921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.01

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