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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.04, 1,380.44 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.04, 1,380.44 and 342.76 is: 514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.04 : 1,380.44 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.04/1,380.44 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.04x = 1,380.44 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.04x = 473,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,159.61/920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.28

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