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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.09, 1,379.28 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.09, 1,379.28 and 334.95 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.09 : 1,379.28 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.09/1,379.28 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.09x = 1,379.28 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.09x = 461,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,991.79/920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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