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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.19, 1,380.36 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.19, 1,380.36 and 335.04 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.19 : 1,380.36 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.19/1,380.36 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.19x = 1,380.36 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.19x = 462,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,475.81/920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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