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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.89, 1,381.61 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.89, 1,381.61 and 336.34 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.89 : 1,381.61 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.89/1,381.61 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.89x = 1,381.61 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.89x = 464,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,691.38/921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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