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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.15, 1,379.78 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.15, 1,379.78 and 334.74 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.15 : 1,379.78 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.15/1,379.78 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.15x = 1,379.78 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.15x = 461,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,863.22/920.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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