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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,382.84 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,382.84 and 328.90 is: 493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,382.84 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,382.84 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,382.84 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 454,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,816.08/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.31

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