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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,380.04 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,380.04 and 312 is: 468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,380.04 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,380.04 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,380.04 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 430,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,572.48/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.01

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