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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.80, 1,382.82 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.80, 1,382.82 and 336.72 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.80 : 1,382.82 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.80/1,382.82 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.80x = 1,382.82 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.80x = 465,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,623.15/921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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