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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.03, 1,379.23 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.03, 1,379.23 and 342.50 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.03 : 1,379.23 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.03/1,379.23 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.03x = 1,379.23 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.03x = 472,386.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,386.28/920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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