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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.70, 1,382.70 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.70, 1,382.70 and 344.62 is: 516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.70 : 1,382.70 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.70/1,382.70 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.70x = 1,382.70 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.70x = 476,506.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,506.07/921.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.99

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