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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.20, 1,379.74 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.20, 1,379.74 and 342.76 is: 513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.20 : 1,379.74 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.20/1,379.74 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.20x = 1,379.74 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.20x = 472,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,919.68/920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.93

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