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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.19, 1,380.13 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.19, 1,380.13 and 262.02 is: 392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.19 : 1,380.13 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.19/1,380.13 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.19x = 1,380.13 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.19x = 361,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,621.66/920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.99

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