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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.67, 1,382.01 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.67, 1,382.01 and 336.49 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.67 : 1,382.01 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.67/1,382.01 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.67x = 1,382.01 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.67x = 465,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,032.54/921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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