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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,383.42 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,383.42 and 344.84 is: 517.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,383.42 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,383.42 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,383.42 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 477,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,058.55/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.46

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