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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.97, 1,380.23 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.97, 1,380.23 and 335.13 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.97 : 1,380.23 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.97/1,380.23 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.97x = 1,380.23 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.97x = 462,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,556.48/919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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