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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.65, 1,382.03 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.65, 1,382.03 and 336.24 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.65 : 1,382.03 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.65/1,382.03 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.65x = 1,382.03 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.65x = 464,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,694.61/921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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