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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.06, 1,380.11 and 342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.06, 1,380.11 and 342.94 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.06 : 1,380.11 = 342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.06/1,380.11 = 342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.06x = 1,380.11 × 342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.06x = 473,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,294.92/920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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