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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,382.49 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,382.49 and 336.83 is: 505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,382.49 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,382.49 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,382.49 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 465,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,657.19/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.10

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