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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.02, 1,379.59 and 334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.02, 1,379.59 and 334.61 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.02 : 1,379.59 = 334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.02/1,379.59 = 334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.02x = 1,379.59 × 334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.02x = 461,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,620.27/920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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