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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.04, 1,379.88 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.04, 1,379.88 and 342.80 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.04 : 1,379.88 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.04/1,379.88 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.04x = 1,379.88 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.04x = 473,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,022.86/920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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