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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,380.02 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,380.02 and 342.64 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,380.02 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,380.02 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,380.02 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 472,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,850.05/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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