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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.07, 1,379.95 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.07, 1,379.95 and 335.05 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.07 : 1,379.95 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.07/1,379.95 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.07x = 1,379.95 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.07x = 462,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,347.96/920.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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