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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,382.50 and 336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,382.50 and 336.55 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,382.50 = 336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,382.50 = 336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,382.50 × 336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 465,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,273.46/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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