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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.78, 1,382.74 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.78, 1,382.74 and 336.94 is: 505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.78 : 1,382.74 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.78/1,382.74 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.78x = 1,382.74 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.78x = 465,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,900.42/921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.44

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