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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.81, 1,381.87 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.81, 1,381.87 and 336.67 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.81 : 1,381.87 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.81/1,381.87 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.81x = 1,381.87 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.81x = 465,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,234.17/921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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