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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.84, 1,382.96 and 344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.84, 1,382.96 and 344.71 is: 517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.84 : 1,382.96 = 344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.84/1,382.96 = 344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.84x = 1,382.96 × 344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.84x = 476,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,720.14/921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.14

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