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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.01, 1,380.14 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.01, 1,380.14 and 303.78 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.01 : 1,380.14 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.01/1,380.14 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.01x = 1,380.14 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.01x = 419,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,258.93/920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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